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

Houston Intercontinental Airport (KIAH)

Lat: 29.98°NLon: 95.36°WElev: 89ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 18 Apr 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Sheldon TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday 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
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Sheldon TX
 29.88°N 95.21°W (Elev. 49 ft)
5:26 pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
6pm CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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