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

Houston, Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ)

Lat: 29.52°NLon: 95.24°WElev: 43ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Friendswood TX

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 57. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Friendswood TX
 29.52°N 95.18°W (Elev. 23 ft)
1:21 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
5am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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