Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 6:12:40 pm CDT

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Tonight

Locally Heavy Rain Today/Tonight

Locally Heavy Rain Wednesday

Wednesday Outlook

This is the current HGX radar.

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms this evening across Houston/Galveston area with forecast lows from 58-65°F inland and 64-71º F near the coast. There may be a lull overnight with showers and storms redeveloping near sunrise Wednesday morning.

Scattered to numerous showers and storms are possible this afternoon through tonight as a trough of low pressure develops along the coast. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with rain rates peaking near 2-3". This could result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for most of the area today.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow morning throughout the day as a trough of low pressure sits along the coast. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with rain rates peaking near 2-3". This could result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) mainly along and east of I-45 on Wednesday.

Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday, some of which could produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Forecast high temperatures are 78-82°F inland and 80-83°F along the coast.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	17:55	Overcast	10	62	60	93	ENE 7	-	30.15
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	17:53	Overcast	10	65	61	86	SE 10	-	30.12
Huntsville	17:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	67	60	78	SE 8	-	30.14
Navasota	17:55	Overcast	9	65	65	98	SE 8	-	30.12
Conroe	17:53	Light Rain	10	66	62	87	SE 7	-	30.15
Hooks Airport	17:53	Light Rain	10	64	62	93	ESE 10	-	30.13
Intercontinental Airport	17:53	Overcast	7	64	62	93	ESE 13	-	30.14
Houston Hobby Airport	17:53	Light Rain \ Mist	3	63	61	93	ENE 12	-	30.13
Sugar Land	17:53	Light Rain \ Mist	4	63	62	96	ENE 12	-	30.12
Wharton	17:55	Overcast	10	64	62	95	E 15	-	30.12
Pearland	17:53	Light Rain \ Mist	4	63	61	93	ENE 8	-	30.15
Ellington Field	17:54	Light Rain \ Mist	3	62	60	93	NNE 9	-	30.13
La Porte	17:55	Light Rain \ Mist	7	63	60	89	ENE 9	-	30.15
Angleton/Lake Jackson	17:53	Overcast	10	64	62	93	NE 12	-	30.11
Galveston	17:52	Overcast	10	70	64	81	ESE 14	-	30.12
Bay City	17:55	Overcast	9	68	68	100	ENE 10	-	30.06
Palacios	17:53	Overcast	10	75	67	75	ESE 17G28	-	30.07
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	17:55	Mostly Cloudy	8	71	62	73	E 13G20	-	30.13
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	18:00		10	75	69	83	CALM	-	30.12