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 Intercontinental Airport (KIAH)

Lat: 29.98°NLon: 95.36°WElev: 89ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Sheldon TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly 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 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 72. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Sheldon TX
 29.91°N 95.16°W (Elev. 49 ft)
7:20 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
10pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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