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Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galveston, Scholes Field (KGLS)

Lat: 29.27°NLon: 94.86°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Apr 7:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Galveston, Scholes Field TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.

    High: 77 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Galveston, Scholes Field TX
 29.29°N 94.87°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
7:20 am CDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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