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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
609 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warm and humid conditions continue through the end of the work
  week with heat index values in the 90s Thursday/Friday.

- Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along
  a cold front Saturday afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall will
  be possible which could lead to instances of minor flooding of
  urban, low-lying and poor drainage areas.

- Moderate to strong northeasterly winds and building seas are
  expected Saturday night through Sunday evening following the
  passage of the cold front.

- Seasonal conditions expected in the wake of the front going into
  early next week.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1100 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

More of the same through the end of the work week as south-
southeasterly flow at the surface and southwesterly flow aloft
keep the unseasonably warm, moist conditions in place. Afternoon
high temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s inland and upper
70s to low 80s along the coast. Combination of daytime heating and
increased moisture may lead to very isolated, light streamer
showers during the late morning and afternoon hours - but, the
overall chance for a specific location to get a light shower is

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