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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Porte Municipal Airport (KT41)

Lat: 29.67°NLon: 95.06°WElev: 25ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 2:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ames TX
 30.04°N 94.74°W (Elev. 56 ft)
Last Update:
1:23 am CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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