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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Galveston, Scholes Field (KGLS)

Lat: 29.27°NLon: 94.86°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 10:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Galveston TX

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Partly sunny, 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:
11:46 am CDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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