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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.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Houston TXSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
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 83.
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Point Forecast:
Houston TXSimilar City Names
 29.77°N 95.39°W (Elev. 52 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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