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.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Columbus TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Columbus TX
 29.74°N 96.6°W (Elev. 230 ft)
12:36 pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
12pm CDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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