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 3:02:22 am CDT

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Small Craft Advisory

Rip Current Statement

Gale Watch

Tonight

Saturday

Locally Heavy Rainfall Possible Saturday

High Rip Current Risk

Hazardous Marine Conditions

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!

Winds will increase behind the front Saturday night into Sunday. Gale Watches are now in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning for the Gulf waters and Small Craft Advisories for Galveston and Matagorda Bays.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	02:35	Clear	10	69	66	88	SSE 6	-	29.84
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	01:53	Overcast	10	72	67	84	S 12	-	29.87
Huntsville	01:53	Clear	10	71	66	84	S 8	-	29.88
Navasota	02:35	Partly Cloudy	10	69	69	100	SSE 7	-	29.85
Conroe	01:53	Clear	10	68	65	89	SSE 3	-	29.89
Hooks Airport	01:53	Clear	10	70	67	90	S 5	-	29.88
Intercontinental Airport	01:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	67	86	S 7	-	29.87
Houston Hobby Airport	01:53	Partly Cloudy	9	70	67	90	S 6	-	29.87
Sugar Land	01:53	Clear	10	69	67	92	S 7	-	29.87
Wharton	02:35	Overcast	7	70	68	94	SE 5	-	29.86
Pearland	01:53	Clear	9	69	66	89	SSE 3	-	29.88
Ellington Field	23:54	Clear	10	71	68	88	SSE 9	-	29.89
La Porte	02:35	Clear	10	72	67	83	SSW 9	-	29.87
Angleton/Lake Jackson	01:53	Clear	10	71	68	90	S 8	-	29.87
Galveston	01:52	Clear	10	74	69	84	S 20G25	-	29.88
Bay City	02:35	Partly Cloudy	9	72	72	100	S 8	-	29.82
Palacios	01:53	Overcast	10	75	70	84	S 16G25	-	29.85
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	02:45	Mostly Clear	8				S 18G28	-	29.87
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	02:40		7	75	75	100	S 18	-	29.89