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

La Porte Municipal Airport (KT41)

Lat: 29.67°NLon: 95.06°WElev: 25ft.

Thunderstorm Rain in Vicinity Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Ames TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: 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 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
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 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Ames TX
 30.09°N 94.71°W (Elev. 59 ft)
1:21 pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
4pm CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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