Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast; Thunderstorms in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Southern Plains and Southeast today due to gusty winds and low humidity. Widely scattered strong to severe storms may impact southern Texas through the Southeast and the central Appalachians and southern Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 3:10:22 pm CDT

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Strong Storms/Heavy Rain Today

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Wednesday Night

Heavy Rain Late This Week

Extended Weather Outlook

Current radar loop for Houston, TX.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this 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. Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of Severe Weather for most of Southeast TX. Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall for most of Southeast TX. Stay weather aware and prepared today. Remember, have multiple ways to receive weather warnings today!

Hot, humid conditions initially followed by rounds of showers and storms as a cold front pushes in. A few storms may become strong to severe. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.

Frontal boundary lingers overnight leading to continued scattered shower and isolated thunderstorm potential.

Scattered to widespread showers and storms expected Thursday thru early Saturday as a frontal boundary lingers then 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 most of the area Friday into early Saturday.

Chances for showers/storms increase through the end of the work week as a cold front approaches, meanders, then pushes through. Cooler temperatures over the weekend behind the front, then warming up going into next week.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	14:35	Partly Cloudy	7	78	75	88	VRB 6	-	29.86
Caldwell	14:35	Overcast	7	78	73	83	SSE 5	-	29.87
College Station	14:53	Overcast	10	82	73	74	SW 5	-	29.84
Huntsville	14:53	Overcast	10	84	72	67	VRB 7	-	29.84
Navasota	14:55	Clear	8	86	79	78	S 10	100 [HI]	29.83
Conroe	14:53	Overcast	9	86	72	63	S 6	92 [HI]	29.85
Hooks Airport	14:53	Overcast	10	86	73	65	VRB 5	93 [HI]	29.84
Intercontinental Airport	14:53	Overcast	10	85	74	69	SSE 9	92 [HI]	29.84
Houston Hobby Airport	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	85	72	65	SSE 12	91 [HI]	29.85
Sugar Land	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	86	73	65	SSE 9	93 [HI]	29.85
Wharton	14:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	86	72	63	SSE 10	92 [HI]	29.86
Pearland	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	8	84	71	65	SSE 12	-	29.87
Ellington Field	14:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	71	65	SE 16G20	-	29.84
La Porte	14:55	Overcast	10	82	73	73	ESE 17	-	29.86
Angleton/Lake Jackson	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	84	71	65	S 16	-	29.86
Galveston	14:52	Mostly Cloudy	10	81	72	74	SSE 13	-	29.89
Bay City	14:55	Mostly Clear	10	84	77	78	SSE 13	94 [HI]	29.83
Palacios	14:53	Overcast	10	84	72	67	SSE 16	-	29.86
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	14:55	Haze	2 1/2	77	73	88	ESE 9	-	29.90
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	15:00	Clear	8	80	77	88	SSE 10	-	29.90