Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houston, Hooks Memorial Airport (KDWH)

Lat: 30.07°NLon: 95.56°WElev: 151ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Oak Ridge North TX

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Oak Ridge North TX
 30.16°N 95.47°W (Elev. 161 ft)
7:20 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
10am CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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