Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 7, 2026 at 2:56:49 pm CDT

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Thursday

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Friday's Outlook

Heavy Rain Friday

Extended Weather Outlook

Current radar loop for Houston, TX.

Cold front offshore, but isolated showers possible over the waters and coastal locations. Northeasterly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts around 20 mph at times.

Chances for rain increasing overnight especially for the coastal areas. Light northeasterly to easterly winds.

The highs on Friday will be in the mid 70s to lower 80s inland and the lower 80s along the coast. Expect mostly cloudy skies with E-SE winds at 5-10 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected Friday into Saturday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible. The is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall on Friday. There is some uncertainty in the timing. Guidance currently suggesting the highest chances of rain to be Friday afternoon/evening. Locally heavier thunderstorms capable of heavy rain & gusty winds. Street flooding is the most likely impact if repeated heavy rainfall move over the same areas.

Rain chances peak Friday into Saturday followed by a gradual warming trend going into early next week.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	03:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	57	55	93	NE 10	-	29.95
Caldwell	03:55	Overcast	10	60	57	87	N 6	-	29.97
College Station	03:53	Overcast	10	62	58	86	NE 12	-	29.95
Huntsville	03:53	Overcast	10	61	57	86	NE 9	-	29.96
Navasota	04:15	Overcast	10	62	62	100	NNE 7	-	29.93
Conroe	03:53	Overcast	10	64	60	86	N 6	-	29.94
Hooks Airport	03:53	Overcast	9	65	61	86	NNE 6	-	29.92
Intercontinental Airport	03:53	Overcast	7	67	63	87	N 14	-	29.92
Houston Hobby Airport	03:53	Overcast	7	69	64	83	N 13	-	29.90
Sugar Land	03:53	Overcast	10	67	62	84	N 9	-	29.90
Wharton	04:15	Overcast	10	65	60	83	N 9	-	29.92
Pearland	03:53	Overcast	9	70	64	81	N 9	-	29.91
Ellington Field	03:54	Overcast	7	71	66	83	NNW 13	-	29.88
La Porte	03:55	Overcast	10	69	64	86	N 8G20	-	29.91
Angleton/Lake Jackson	03:53	Overcast	10	71	65	81	N 13	-	29.89
Galveston	03:52	Overcast	7	71	69	93	N 17	-	29.88
Bay City	04:15	Overcast	10	68	67	95	N 6	-	29.85
Palacios	03:53	Overcast	10	68	62	81	N 13	-	29.89
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	04:15	Mist	2 1/2	71	71	100	NNE 23	-	29.88
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	04:20	Mist	1 3/4	73	73	100	NNE 17	-	29.91