Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houston / Ellington (KEFD)

Lat: 29.6°NLon: 95.17°WElev: 33ft.

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 21 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Apr 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dickinson TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Low around 58. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Low around 58. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dickinson TX
 29.48°N 95.05°W (Elev. 20 ft)
12:06 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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