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 4:42:18 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	16:15	Clear	10	82	69	65	SE 8G15	-	29.79
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	15:53	Overcast	10	83	67	58	SSE 16	-	29.80
Huntsville	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	67	60	S 8G21	-	29.81
Navasota	16:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	72	68	S 12	-	29.78
Conroe	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	85	69	59	S 17G26	-	29.82
Hooks Airport	15:53	Partly Cloudy	10	84	67	56	SSE 10G21	-	29.80
Intercontinental Airport	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	81	70	69	SE 18	-	29.82
Houston Hobby Airport	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	83	69	63	SE 15	-	29.82
Sugar Land	15:53		10	83	70	65		-	29.81
Wharton	16:15	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	69	65	SSE 16	-	29.82
Pearland	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	81	68	64	SSE 14	-	29.85
Ellington Field	15:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	82	69	65	SE 15G22	-	29.82
La Porte	16:15	Overcast	10	80	72	76	SE 14	-	29.85
Angleton/Lake Jackson	15:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	80	69	69	SSE 14	-	29.83
Galveston	15:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	79	72	79	SE 16	-	29.85
Bay City	16:15	Overcast	10	80	73	80	SE 13	-	29.78
Palacios	15:53	Clear	10	81	71	71	SSE 18	-	29.81
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	16:15	Mist	2 1/2	75	71	88	ESE 17	-	29.86
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	16:20	Clear	9	77	75	94	SE 8	-	29.86