Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains into the morning. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 5:36:19 am CDT

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Tonight

Thursday

Heavy Rain This Weekend

Extended Outlook

This is the current HGX radar.

Overnight lows will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s under mostly cloudy skies. Expect southeast winds at 10-15 mph. Rain with ocassional storms will be possible near or after sunset, mainly north of I-10.

Isolated to scattered showers and storms will be possible throughout the day, with the best chances north of I-10. Highs mainly in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop ahead and along a cold front. Periods of heavy rain will be possible. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for all of Southeast Texas. Highest rain chances Saturday afternoon into overnight hours (early Sunday). Lingering showers/storms possible Sunday.

Expect daily rain and storm chances, with the highest probability of thunderstorms this weekend as a cold front moves through the region. After Sunday, expect near-seasonal temperatures for early April, with highs mainly in the 70s and lows in the 50s and 60s.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	04:55	Overcast	10	71	69	94	CALM	-	29.88
Caldwell	04:55	Lightning Observed	10	75	66	73	SW 9	-	29.89
College Station	04:53	Light Rain	10	74	68	81	SSW 6	-	29.87
Huntsville	04:53	Overcast	10	74	68	81	S 9G23	-	29.85
Navasota	05:15	Fog	less than 1/4	74	74	98	SSW 8	-	29.87
Conroe	04:53	Overcast	10	74	68	81	S 13	-	29.86
Hooks Airport	04:53	Overcast	10	74	69	84	SSE 8	-	29.85
Intercontinental Airport	04:53	Mostly Cloudy	7	75	70	84	SSE 13G24	-	29.85
Houston Hobby Airport	04:53	Overcast	8	74	70	87	SSE 14G26	-	29.86
Sugar Land	04:53	Overcast	10	74	69	84	SSE 17G30	-	29.84
Wharton	05:15	Overcast	10	74	68	82	SSE 22G25	-	29.84
Pearland	04:53	Overcast	8	74	69	84	S 12G23	-	29.88
Ellington Field	04:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	69	88	SSE 21	-	29.85
La Porte	04:55	Overcast	10	75	69	83	S 12G23	-	29.88
Angleton/Lake Jackson	05:10	Overcast	10	74	70	87	S 20G30	-	29.87
Galveston	04:52	Mostly Clear	10	73	70	90	SSE 15	-	29.88
Bay City	05:15	Overcast	10	73	73	100	SSE 14	-	29.81
Palacios	04:53	Overcast	9	74	71	90	SSE 16G29	-	29.82
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	19:45	Mist	2 1/2				ESE 16	-	29.97
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	19:40	Mist	4	73	73	100	SE 12	-	29.95