Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Robert R Wells Jr Airport (K66R)

Lat: 29.64°NLon: 96.52°WElev: 242ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Apr 9:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Columbus TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Columbus TX
 29.74°N 96.6°W (Elev. 230 ft)
7:20 pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
10pm CDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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