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 7:38:29 pm CDT

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Strong Storms Possible Today

Strong Storms/Heavy Rain Wed

Tuesday Night

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	19:15	Clear	10	84	75	74	CALM	92 [HI]	29.85
Caldwell	18:55	Clear	10	84	71	65	SSE 14G21	-	29.82
College Station	18:53	Clear	10	86	70	58	S 16	91 [HI]	29.82
Huntsville	18:53	Clear	10	86	69	57	S 12G23	-	29.84
Navasota	19:15	Clear	10	84	76	78	S 12	92 [HI]	29.83
Conroe	18:53	Clear	10	87	69	55	S 17	91 [HI]	29.86
Hooks Airport	18:53	Clear	10	85	71	63	SSE 14G18	-	29.86
Intercontinental Airport	18:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	73	69	SSE 14	-	29.86
Houston Hobby Airport	18:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	81	73	76	S 17	-	29.87
Sugar Land	18:53	Overcast	10	81	73	76	S 15	-	29.86
Wharton	19:15	Overcast	7	79	74	82	SSE 15	-	29.87
Pearland	18:53	Overcast	7	81	72	74	S 9	-	29.89
Ellington Field	18:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	73	78	SSE 16	-	29.86
La Porte	18:55	Overcast	10	81	72	75	SSW 15G21	-	29.89
Angleton/Lake Jackson	18:53	Overcast	9	79	74	84	S 14	-	29.87
Galveston	18:52	Overcast	9	79	75	87	S 17	-	29.89
Bay City	19:15	Overcast	8	79	78	95	S 12	-	29.83
Palacios	19:09	Overcast	8	80	75	84	S 14	-	29.85
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	19:15	Mist	1 3/4	77	75	94	SE 16G23	-	29.89
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	19:20	Mist	3	77	77	100	SSE 13	-	29.90