Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast; Thunderstorms in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Southern Plains and Southeast today due to gusty winds and low humidity. Widely scattered strong to severe storms may impact southern Texas through the Southeast and the central Appalachians and southern Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 8:46:30 am CDT

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Strong Storms/Heavy Rain Today

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Wednesday Night

Heavy Rain Late This Week

Extended Weather Outlook

Current radar loop for Houston, TX.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon/evening as a frontal boundary approaches from the north. A few storms may become strong to severe. Locally heavy rainfall will also be possible. Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of Severe Weather for most of Southeast TX. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for most of Southeast TX. Stay weather aware and prepared today. Remember, have multiple ways to receive weather warnings today!

Hot, humid conditions initially followed by rounds of showers and storms as a cold front pushes in. A few storms may become strong to severe. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.

Frontal boundary lingers overnight leading to continued scattered shower and isolated thunderstorm potential.

Scattered to widespread showers and storms expected Thursday thru early Saturday as a frontal boundary lingers then pushes through Southeast TX. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for areas generally north of I-10 Thursday. Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for most of the area Friday into early Saturday.

Chances for showers/storms increase through the end of the work week as a cold front approaches, meanders, then pushes through. Cooler temperatures over the weekend behind the front, then warming up going into next week.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	08:15	Mist	4	75	75	100	CALM	-	29.90
Caldwell	07:55	Mist	4	77	73	88	SSE 3	-	29.90
College Station	07:53	Overcast	8	76	73	90	SSE 5	-	29.89
Huntsville	07:53	Overcast	7	76	72	87	SSE 6	-	29.89
Navasota	08:15	Mist	5	77	77	100	S 7	-	29.88
Conroe	07:53	Overcast	7	75	73	93	ESE 6	-	29.89
Hooks Airport	07:53	Overcast	10	77	73	87	VRB 3	-	29.89
Intercontinental Airport	07:53	Overcast	7	77	74	90	S 5	-	29.89
Houston Hobby Airport	07:53	Mostly Cloudy	6	77	74	90	S 7	-	29.89
Sugar Land	08:09	Overcast	9	77	74	90	SSE 9	-	29.88
Wharton	08:15	Mist	5	76	74	94	SE 6	-	29.89
Pearland	07:53	Mist	6	77	74	90	SSE 6	-	29.91
Ellington Field	06:54	Mist	5	75	75	100	SSE 5	-	29.86
La Porte	07:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	74	89	S 5	-	29.91
Angleton/Lake Jackson	08:01	Overcast	8	78	74	87	S 9	-	29.88
Galveston	07:52	Overcast	10	77	73	87	S 12	-	29.91
Bay City	08:15	Mostly Clear	10	77	77	100	SSE 7	-	29.85
Palacios	07:53	Overcast	7	78	75	90	SSE 9	-	29.86
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	08:15	Mist	3	77	73	88	S 13	-	29.92
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	07:20	Mist	6	77	77	100	SSE 13	-	29.91