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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Galveston, Scholes Field (KGLS)

Lat: 29.27°NLon: 94.86°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Apr 10:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Galveston TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Galveston TX
 29.32°N 94.79°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am CDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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