Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houston, Sugar Land Municipal / Hull Field Airport (KSGR)

Lat: 29.62°NLon: 95.66°WElev: 82ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Apr 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Barker TX

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely.  Low around 55. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    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 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 55. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 56.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Barker TX
 29.86°N 95.81°W (Elev. 154 ft)
7:20 am CDT Apr 17, 2026
10am CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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