Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 12:20:13 am CDT

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Rip Current Statement

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Tonight

Saturday

Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible Saturday

High Rip Current Risk

Tonight's forecast low temperatures for the Houston/Galveston area: 65-70°F inland and 68-73°F at the beaches, with mostly cloudy skies and southerly winds.

Saturday's forecast high temperatures will be 75–83°F with scattered to numerous afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms and breezy northerly winds.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of a cold front that pushes into Southeast Texas Saturday afternoon/evening. Isolated strong thunderstorms will be possible. Locally heavy rainfall is possible. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for areas generally north of I-10. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to instances of minor flooding, especially in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Rainfall rates may peak in the 2-3+ inches per hour range.

There will be a high risk of rip currents through Saturday evening along Gulf-facing beaches. Rip Currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore!

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	23:55	Clear	10	71	68	88	SSE 8	-	29.87
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	23:53	Clear	10	73	67	81	SSE 17	-	29.85
Huntsville	23:53	Clear	10	72	66	81	S 13	-	29.88
Navasota	23:55	Clear	10	72	71	98	S 12	-	29.86
Conroe	23:53	Clear	10	72	66	81	S 8	-	29.90
Hooks Airport	23:53	Clear	10	72	67	84	S 5	-	29.90
Intercontinental Airport	23:53	Partly Cloudy	10	72	68	87	S 6	-	29.89
Houston Hobby Airport	23:53	Mostly Clear	10	72	67	84	SSE 7	-	29.89
Sugar Land	23:53	Clear	10	71	68	90	SSE 8	-	29.89
Wharton	23:55	Clear	7	68	66	95	SE 3	-	29.90
Pearland	23:53	Clear	10	72	67	84	SSE 5	-	29.91
Ellington Field	23:54	Clear	10	71	68	88	SSE 9	-	29.89
La Porte	23:35	Clear	10	73	68	83	SSE 8	-	29.91
Angleton/Lake Jackson	23:53	Clear	10	73	67	81	S 12	-	29.90
Galveston	23:52	Clear	10	75	68	78	SSE 14	-	29.91
Bay City	23:55	Clear	8	72	72	100	SSE 8	-	29.86
Palacios	23:53	Clear	10	75	69	81	SSE 14G24	-	29.89
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	00:05	Clear	10				SSE 22	-	29.91
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	00:00		8	75	73	94	SSE 14G20	-	29.94