Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galveston, Scholes Field (KGLS)

Lat: 29.27°NLon: 94.86°WElev: 7ft.

Fog/Mist

79°F

26°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 27 Apr 6:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Galveston TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

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

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Galveston TX
 29.34°N 94.77°W (Elev. 3 ft)
6:31 pm CDT Apr 27, 2026
6pm CDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm CDT May 4, 2026
 
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