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 Light Rain Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 7:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Ames TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • 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. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    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

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °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 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, 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. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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 after 1pm. 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 30 percent 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)
7:20 pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
8pm CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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