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Wednesday AM Forecast: Sunshine and dry conditions dominate through most of weekend

Wednesday AM Forecast: Sunshine and dry conditions dominate through most of weekend

Posted 4:52 AM 5/13/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Sunshine and dry conditions are going to dominate the forecast through most of the weekend. Temperatures will gradually tick up during that same time period.

Today & Tonight: Lots of sunshine and warm temperatures will be the forecast for your Wednesday. Highs will (More)

Yesterday

Tuesday PM Forecast: time to dry up the mud

Posted 4:54 PM 5/12/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The soggy stretch is officially in the rearview mirror as a much drier and warmer pattern moves into the Capital Area. We will see plenty of sunshine and climbing temperatures through the weekend, with only a few small chances for a stray shower by early next week.

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5/11/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Rain on its way out, drier days ahead

Posted 4:51 PM 5/11/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Heavy rain and storms will soon catch a one-way ticket out of the Capital Area. This wet weather will clear by midweek, allowing a much quieter, stable pattern to take hold.

Tonight & Tomorrow: After another soaking afternoon rain for many, lingering showers and the (More)

5/10/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: One final push of rain and storms before ditching the umbrella

Posted 9:35 PM 5/10/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

After a pleasant Mother’s Day, one final round of thunderstorms will sweep through on Monday. Once those clear out, a much quieter weather pattern will take hold.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, the focus shifts northwest to ongoing thunderstorms in East Texas. (More)...

5/9/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Storms stay in the picture through early next week

Posted 5:45 PM 5/9/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Although no more washouts are expected, storms will stay in the forecast into early next week. Tuesday and beyond, we move into a much drier weather pattern.

 

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5/8/2026

Friday PM Forecast: more rounds of showers and thunderstorms ahead

Posted 4:51 PM 5/8/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The Storm Station continues to follow a weak and wobbling front that will cause multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms over Mother’s Day Weekend. Skies will clear with a drop in humidity for the next workweek.  

Saturday: numerous showers and (More)

5/7/2026

Thursday PM Forecast: rounds of heavy rain target Friday drive, Mother's Day Weekend

Posted 4:46 PM 5/7/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The Storm Station continues to follow a weak and wobbling front that will move between the coast and state line through the weekend. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will flare up along the front, possibly affecting outdoor plans for Mother’s Day Weekend.

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5/6/2026

Wednesday PM Forecast: showers and thunderstorms possible into the night, first of many rounds

Posted 10:01 PM 5/6/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists

A cold front will bounce around the Gulf Coast late Wednesday through Saturday, leading to a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The position of the front will be critical—and to difficult to forecast—as to which locations receive showers and thunderstorms on which days.

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5/5/2026

Tuesday PM Forecast: tracking the next impact, cold front with rain and thunderstorms

Posted 4:58 PM 5/5/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

With the return of warmth and humidity already underway, a stretch of unsettled weather is on the way. A cold front will bounce around the Gulf Coast late Wednesday through Saturday, leading to a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The position of the front will be critical—and to (More)

5/4/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Facing more heat and humidity as storms stage a return

Posted 4:59 PM 5/4/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The heat and humidity won’t be gatekept much longer. Both will be unleashed upon the Capital Area by midweek, setting the stage for the return of showers and thunderstorms ahead of Mother’s Day weekend.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Another calm, mostly clear night (More)

5/3/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: A steady warmup ahead of returning rain and storms

Posted 11:01 PM 5/3/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

While the week will start chilly, a steady warmup will take over ahead of a midweek cold front. That system will deliver the next round of showers and storms, and it holds the key to the Mother’s Day weekend forecast.

Tonight & Tomorrow: With calm winds and (More)

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