Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms will persist tonight across the Middle Mississippi Valley, producing damaging winds, large to very large hail and several tornadoes. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 5:20:28 am CDT

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There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Strong Storms Possible Today

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Tuesday Night

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Extended Weather Outlook

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.

Partly cloudy skies with hot and humid conditions. High temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s with heat indices in the 90s/100s. An isolated strong storm or two cannot be ruled out in northern areas in the afternoon/evening.

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.

Hot and humid through midweek with high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. Rain chances increase Wednesday through the end of the work week as a cold front approaches and eventually pushes through Southeast Texas. Cooler temperatures in the wake of the front over the weekend.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	04:35	Mist	6	75	75	100	SE 3	-	29.88
Caldwell	04:35	Overcast	7	75	73	94	SSE 7	-	29.87
College Station	04:53	Overcast	10	76	73	90	SSE 9	-	29.86
Huntsville	04:53	Overcast	8	76	74	93	SSE 8	-	29.88
Navasota	04:55	Overcast	10	76	76	100	S 6	-	29.86
Conroe	04:53	Overcast	8	75	73	93	SSE 7	-	29.88
Hooks Airport	04:53	Overcast	10	77	73	87	VRB 3	-	29.88
Intercontinental Airport	04:53	Mostly Cloudy	7	78	74	87	SSE 10	-	29.87
Houston Hobby Airport	04:53	Mostly Cloudy	8	77	74	90	S 10	-	29.87
Sugar Land	04:53	Overcast	9	77	74	90	SSE 15	-	29.87
Wharton	04:55	Overcast	7	76	74	92	SSE 8	-	29.87
Pearland	04:53	Partly Cloudy	8	77	73	87	S 8	-	29.90
Ellington Field	04:54	Overcast	10	78	73	83	SSE 14	-	29.87
La Porte	04:35	Overcast	10	77	74	88	S 12	-	29.89
Angleton/Lake Jackson	04:53	Clear	9	76	74	93	SSE 10	-	29.88
Galveston	04:52	Mist	9	77	75	93	SSE 16	-	29.90
Bay City	04:55	Clear	10	76	76	100	SE 7	-	29.83
Palacios	04:53	Overcast	8	78	75	90	SSE 14G22	-	29.85
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	04:55	Mist	2 1/2	77	75	94	SE 22	-	29.91
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	05:00	Mist	6	77	77	100	SE 12	-	29.91