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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houston, Houston Hobby Airport (KHOU)

Lat: 29.64°NLon: 95.28°WElev: 46ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 26 Apr 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Houston TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houston TX
 29.77°N 95.37°W (Elev. 43 ft)
Last Update:
1:23 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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