Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms may produce very large hail, swaths of damaging wind, a few tornadoes and heavy rain across parts of Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 10:14:08 pm CDT

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Strong Storms Possible Today

Strong Storms/Heavy Rain Wed

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Early Preview of Summer

Heavy Rain Late This Week

Current radar loop for Houston, TX.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon to evening hours over central and/or northeast TX and drift into our area. A few storms may become strong to severe. Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather for far northern Houston County (not the city). Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe weather for areas elsewhere in the Brazos Valley/Piney Woods.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday 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. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of Severe Weather for most of the area on Wednesday. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for most of the area on Wednesday.

Mostly cloudy and humid with patchy fog possible. An isolated strong storm can’t be ruled out in the Piney Woods overnight.

Summer-like temperatures expected into midweek. Heat index values in the upper 90s to low 100s. A Moderate HeatRisk affects those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without cooling/hydration, and some health systems and industries.

Scattered to widespread showers and storms are expected Thursday through early Saturday as a frontal boundary 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 areas generally north of I-10 Friday into early Saturday.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	21:55	Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed	9	78	73	83	VRB 6	-	29.89
Caldwell	21:55	Lightning Observed	10	78	71	78	SE 10	-	29.91
College Station	21:53	Mostly Clear	10	79	72	79	SSE 13	-	29.90
Huntsville	21:53	Clear	10	81	72	74	SSE 9	-	29.91
Navasota	21:55	Overcast	10	78	76	92	SSE 7	-	29.89
Conroe	21:53	Clear	10	78	72	81	SSE 6	-	29.91
Hooks Airport	21:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	71	76	S 9	-	29.90
Intercontinental Airport	21:53	Partly Cloudy	10	79	73	82	S 8	-	29.89
Houston Hobby Airport	21:53	Mostly Cloudy	8	79	74	84	SSE 10	-	29.90
Sugar Land	21:53	Overcast	10	78	74	87	SSE 12	-	29.88
Wharton	21:55	Overcast	7	78	74	87	SSE 9	-	29.90
Pearland	21:53	Overcast	8	79	74	84	SSE 7	-	29.92
Ellington Field	20:54	Overcast	10	78	73	83	SSE 13	-	29.88
La Porte	21:55	Overcast	10	79	74	84	S 12	-	29.92
Angleton/Lake Jackson	21:53	Overcast	9	79	74	84	S 10	-	29.91
Galveston	21:52	Overcast	10	78	75	90	S 12	-	29.93
Bay City	21:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	79	100	S 12	-	29.86
Palacios	21:53	Overcast	8	80	75	84	SSE 15	-	29.89
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	21:55	Mist	2 1/2	77	75	94	SSE 10G16	-	29.93
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	22:00	Mist	5	77	77	100	SSE 12	-	29.94