Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 11:10:43 pm CDT

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Current Radar

Tonight

Sunday's Outlook

Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible

Hazardous Marine Conditions

This is the current HGX radar.

Showers and storms gradually ending tonight, with much cooler and breezy conditions expected. Lows will range from 48-56°F inland and 56-60°F at the beaches.

Sunday's forecast calls for high temperatures of 69 to 75°F. Expect cooler temperatures and partly cloudy skies, with a slight chance of morning showers near the coast.

A cold front moving through Southeast Texas this afternoon and evening brings scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall, generally for the I-10 corridor. Locally heavy rainfall, potentially peaking at 2-3+ inches per hour, could lead to minor flooding in low-lying areas and gusty winds near thunderstorms. Stay weather-aware and tuned for updates.

Hazardous Marine Conditions are expected from 9 PM Saturday 4/18/26 to 1 PM Sunday 4/19/26. A Gale Warning is in effect for costal waters out to 60 nm. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Galveston Bay & Matagorda Bay. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the immediate coast. Inexperienced mariners should avoid navigating due to hazardous winds and rough seas up to 10 ft offshore.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	22:55	Partly Cloudy	10	51	51	100	N 9	-	30.24
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	22:53	Partly Cloudy	10	52	45	76	NNE 16G28	-	30.25
Huntsville	22:53	Mostly Clear	10	53	48	82	N 10G21	-	30.24
Navasota	22:55	Overcast	10	52	51	96	NNE 10	-	30.21
Conroe	22:53	Heavy Rain \ Mist	6	54	52	92	NNE 8G20	-	30.19
Hooks Airport	22:53	Overcast	10	56	52	86	NNE 7G18	-	30.18
Intercontinental Airport	22:53	Overcast	10	58	54	86	N 17	-	30.18
Houston Hobby Airport	22:53	Heavy Rain \ Mist	6	59	56	89	NNE 18G28	-	30.16
Sugar Land	22:53	Overcast	10	57	55	93	NNE 12	-	30.17
Wharton	22:55	Light Rain	7	54	52	92	N 17G24	-	30.18
Pearland	22:53	Light Rain \ Mist	5	60	58	92	N 10	-	30.16
Ellington Field	21:54	Rain	4	60	59	93	NNW 18G26	-	30.12
La Porte	22:35	Overcast	10	60	58	90	N 16G24	-	30.16
Angleton/Lake Jackson	22:53	Mist	4	59	58	96	N 14	-	30.16
Galveston	22:52	Overcast	10	67	64	90	N 29G37	-	30.11
Bay City	22:55	Light Rain \ Mist	6	58	58	100	N 15	-	30.12
Palacios	22:53	Overcast	10	58	53	83	N 26G36	-	30.14
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	23:05	Haze	4				NE 35	-	30.10
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	23:00	Overcast	7	66	66	100	N 23G29	-	30.15