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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Porte Municipal Airport (KT41)

Lat: 29.67°NLon: 95.06°WElev: 25ft.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Apr 4:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames TX

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ames TX
 30.04°N 94.74°W (Elev. 56 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 am CDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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