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, Houston Hobby Airport (KHOU)

Lat: 29.64°NLon: 95.28°WElev: 46ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 18 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Apr 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

South Houston TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 59. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Houston TX
 29.66°N 95.24°W (Elev. 33 ft)
1:21 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
4pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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