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

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. 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. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Porte Municipal Airport (KT41)

Lat: 29.67°NLon: 95.06°WElev: 25ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Ames TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, 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)
Last Update:
2:57 pm CDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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