Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 7:44:36 pm CDT

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Periods of Heavy Rainfall Possible through Sat AM

Rainfall Forecast through Saturday

Strong Storms Possible Friday

Tonight's Outlook

Current radar loop for Houston, TX.

A Flood Watch will be in effect from 3 AM Friday - 4 AM Saturday for areas generally along and north of I-10. Waves of showers and storms will produce localized high rain rates and the potential for several inches of rain in a short time period. Heavy rain may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, rivers/creeks, and roads. Most likely rainfall amounts between 2-4”, with isolated higher amounts.

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected today through early Saturday, with the greatest coverage Friday afternoon into Friday night. Locally heavy rainfall and training storms are possible. A Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall is present today north of I-10, increasing to a Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) Friday into early Saturday for most of the area. Total estimated amounts are generally 1 to 3 inches, primarily north of I-10. Minor street flooding is the most likely impact, but a few instances of flash flooding are possible if training heavy rainfall occurs.

Widespread 1 to 3 inches, isolated higher amounts possible. The location of heavy rain will depend on the exact location of the boundary.

A stalled boundary along the coast is expected to bring widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms on Friday, with the greatest coverage in the afternoon. An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible south of I-10, where a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) is present. Potential impacts include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and the possibility of an isolated tornado.

The stalled frontal boundary will remain over the region tonight, leading to mostly overcast skies and the possibility of isolated showers or storms. Forecast low temperatures are 55-63°F north of I-10 and 65-71°F south of I-10.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	18:55	Light Rain	7	62	64	106	CALM	-	29.87
Caldwell	18:55	Overcast	10	66	64	93	N 6	-	29.87
College Station	18:53	Overcast	10	68	64	87	NE 5	-	29.85
Huntsville	18:53	Overcast	10	67	64	90	ENE 3	-	29.86
Navasota	19:15	Mist	4	68	68	100	N 9	-	29.83
Conroe	18:53	Overcast	10	70	65	84	NNE 6	-	29.85
Hooks Airport	18:53	Overcast	10	70	65	84	NNE 9	-	29.82
Intercontinental Airport	19:14	Mostly Cloudy	10	71	66	84	NNE 12	-	29.83
Houston Hobby Airport	18:53	Overcast	10	76	68	76	NNE 15	-	29.78
Sugar Land	18:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	78	68	71	NE 13	-	29.78
Wharton	18:55	Overcast	10	78	68	72	NNE 14	-	29.79
Pearland	18:53	Light Rain	10	76	68	76	NE 14	-	29.80
Ellington Field	18:54	Overcast	10	75	68	78	NNE 14G21	-	29.78
La Porte	18:55	Overcast	10	75	68	78	ENE 12	-	29.81
Angleton/Lake Jackson	18:57	Thunder In The Vicinity	10	80	73	79	NW 5	-	29.77
Galveston	19:14	Lightning Observed	10	77	70	78	ENE 12	-	29.79
Bay City	19:15	Partly Cloudy	9	79	79	100	CALM	-	29.73
Palacios	18:53	Haze	5	81	74	79	SSE 9	-	29.75
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	18:55	Mist	2 1/2	77	75	94	ESE 10	-	29.79
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	18:40	Clear	10	78	78	100	SE 8	-	29.79