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 Intercontinental Airport (KIAH)

Lat: 29.98°NLon: 95.36°WElev: 89ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Apr 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Houston Intercontinental Airport TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely.  Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 56 °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: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • 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 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
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 75.
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 68.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Houston Intercontinental Airport TX
 29.98°N 95.42°W (Elev. 102 ft)
12:06 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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