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Current conditions at

Galveston, Scholes Field (KGLS)

Lat: 29.27°NLon: 94.86°WElev: 7ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 79°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 3 Sep 12:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Gilchrist TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 80.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Labor Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gilchrist TX
 29.52°N 94.48°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am CDT Sep 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Sep 3, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 9, 2026
 
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