Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galveston, Scholes Field (KGLS)

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

Fog/Mist

83°F

28°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 27 Apr 2:52 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Galveston Island

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Near steady temperature around 80. South winds around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Humid. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Windy, cooler with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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