Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain for the South-Central U.S.

Severe thunderstorms capable of very large hail, damaging wind, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible Monday afternoon into the night from portions of the central and southern High Plains into southwest Texas. A heavy rain event with flooding is expected in the southern Plains into western Arkansas through the end of the week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Rip Current Statement until May 18, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Galveston, Scholes Field (KGLS)

Lat: 29.27° N Lon: 94.86° W Elev: 7 ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 18 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 May 11:52 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Galveston Island

Rest Of Tonight

Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent in the evening decreasing to 40 percent after midnight.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning, then a 50 percent chance in the late morning and afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the late morning and afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts to 35 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy early in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a 40 percent chance in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Breezy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Breezy. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent in the evening decreasing to 80 percent after midnight.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 70s.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.