Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:10:31 pm CDT

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Severe Weather Outlook: Friday

Thursday

Tonight

Friday

Extended Weather Outlook

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon/evening mainly along and north of I-10. There is potential for a few storms to become strong to severe. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe weather generally along and north of I-10. Damaging winds and hail are the primary hazards.

Partly sunny skies along with warm and humid conditions are in the forecast on Thursday with highs ranging from near 80º to the mid 80s. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms will be possible in the eastern Piney Woods and the Upper Texas Coast.

Mostly cloudy and humid. Patchy fog possible overnight into Friday morning.

Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies with warm and humid conditions. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible along and north of I-10.

Warming trend continues with high temperatures peaking into the low 90s by early next week. Rain chances remain in the forecast nearly daily.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	13:35	Clear	10	80	68	65	SE 12	-	29.86
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	13:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	81	67	62	S 16	-	29.84
Huntsville	13:53	Clear	10	83	65	54	S 14G24	-	29.86
Navasota	13:55	Partly Cloudy	10	82	72	73	S 16	-	29.84
Conroe	13:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	67	60	SSE 13	-	29.86
Hooks Airport	13:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	83	69	63		-	29.85
Intercontinental Airport	13:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	83	68	60	SE 20G25	-	29.86
Houston Hobby Airport	13:53	Partly Cloudy	10	82	69	64	SSE 16	-	29.86
Sugar Land	13:53		10	83	70	65	S 10	-	29.85
Wharton	13:55	Mostly Cloudy	7	81	70	68	SSE 14G17	-	29.87
Pearland	13:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	68	62	SE 16G23	-	29.88
Ellington Field	12:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	69	65	SE 16G23	-	29.90
La Porte	13:35	Overcast	10	79	70	74	SE 15	-	29.90
Angleton/Lake Jackson	13:53	Partly Cloudy	10	82	69	64	SSE 12G22	-	29.87
Galveston	13:52	Clear	10	80	72	76	SE 15	-	29.90
Bay City	13:55	Overcast	10	80	74	81	SSE 13	-	29.83
Palacios	13:53	Mostly Clear	10	81	70	69	SSE 16	-	29.86
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	13:55	Mist	2 1/2	75	71	88	ESE 16	-	29.92
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	14:00	Clear	10	77	75	94	SE 8	-	29.92