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 >

Last Update: 1224 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

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Houston, TX Local Forecast Office

4NM N Galveston TX

Marine Zone Forecast


This Afternoon
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Tonight
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Friday
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Friday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy, diminishing to smooth after midnight.
Saturday
South winds around 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth, increasing to slightly choppy in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy.
Sunday
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Sunday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Monday
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Monday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy, diminishing to smooth after midnight.



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1224 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
 
 

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