Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wharton, Wharton Regional Airport (KARM)

Lat: 29.25°NLon: 96.15°WElev: 102ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 5:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

El Campo TX

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. 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 thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
El Campo TX
 29.2°N 96.28°W (Elev. 102 ft)
1:21 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
6am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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