Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Robert R Wells Jr Airport (K66R)

Lat: 29.64°NLon: 96.52°WElev: 242ft.

Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Apr 1:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Sheridan TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 54. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 54. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Sheridan TX
 29.58°N 96.7°W (Elev. 325 ft)
1:21 pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
1pm CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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