Severe Weather Across the Southeast; Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth for the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue today across portions of the Southeast as this system tracks offshore. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions will increase fire weather concerns for areas of central Florida today; The threat shifts into portions of the northern Plains on Friday. Record warmth will spread for the southern Plains, Southwest, central Great Basin and interior California next week. Read More >

Last Update: 1259 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026

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Houston, TX Local Forecast Office

4NM N Galveston TX

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Afternoon
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Tonight
East winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy.
Friday
East winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Saturday
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers.
Sunday
Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Sunday Night
Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming north after midnight. Bay waters smooth.
Monday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Monday Night
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.







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1259 PM CDT Thu May 7 2026
 
 

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