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 9:14:30 am CDT

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Severe Wx Outlook: Friday

Thursday

Thursday Night

Friday

Extended Weather Outlook

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon/evening mainly 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	08:55	Partly Cloudy	10	71	69	94	SE 8	-	29.93
Caldwell	14:50							-
College Station	08:53	Overcast	10	71	67	86	S 15	-	29.91
Huntsville	08:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	72	67	84	SSE 13G21	-	29.93
Navasota	08:55	Overcast	10	72	72	100	SSE 10	-	29.92
Conroe	08:53	Overcast	10	73	70	90	SE 8	-	29.94
Hooks Airport	08:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	74	69	84	SSE 8	-	29.93
Intercontinental Airport	08:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	74	69	84	SSE 14	-	29.93
Houston Hobby Airport	08:53	Partly Cloudy	10	74	70	87	SSE 9	-	29.93
Sugar Land	08:53	Partly Cloudy	10	73	70	90	SSE 8	-	29.93
Wharton	08:55	Overcast	7	71	70	98	SE 3	-	29.94
Pearland	08:53	Mostly Cloudy	9	73	70	90	SE 8	-	29.95
Ellington Field	08:54	Mostly Cloudy	10	73	71	94	SE 8	-	29.92
La Porte	08:35	Overcast	10	74	70	87	S 9	-	29.95
Angleton/Lake Jackson	08:53	Mostly Clear	10	76	70	81	S 9	-	29.93
Galveston	08:52	Clear	10	76	71	84	SE 15	-	29.94
Bay City	08:55	Partly Cloudy	10	74	74	100	SE 6	-	29.89
Palacios	08:53	Mostly Cloudy	9	75	72	90	SE 12	-	29.91
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	08:55	Mist	3	73	69	88	ESE 15	-	29.95
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	09:00	Clear	10	75	75	100	SE 7	-	29.97