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Monday PM Forecast: ramping into a stormy pattern
Posted 5:14 PM 5/18/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
An active weather pattern will lock into place over the Gulf Coast, bringing frequent rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms through the Memorial Day Weekend. Both street and poor drainage flooding could become problems due to repeated rounds of rain.
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Sunday PM Forecast: Stormy stretch ahead, lasting into Memorial Day Weekend
Posted 5:09 PM 5/17/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The classic summer pattern has returned, bringing thick humidity and pop-up thunderstorms. These storms will become increasingly frequent as the week wears on, setting up a stormy stretch of weather right into Memorial Day Weekend.
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5/16/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Increasing humidity levels lead to the return of storms
Posted 5:47 PM 5/16/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A rapid rise in humidity levels is expected into Sunday, causing the air to have a "sticky" feel to it. This increase in moisture will lead to pop-up showers and storms in the afternoon and evening.
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5/15/2026
Friday PM Forecast: flipping the summer switch on this weekend
Posted 4:02 PM 5/15/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Enjoy a beautiful, rain-free Saturday across the Capital Area before humid air returns and triggers daily rounds of afternoon showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday. It will feel a lot like our typical summer pattern, especially with lows staying in the 70s.
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5/14/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: The comfort clock is ticking, steamy feel returning soon
Posted 5:10 PM 5/14/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Only sunglasses and sunscreen are the essentials through Saturday, as warm and dry conditions persist. Consider adding an umbrella by Sunday, however, as returning humidity drives rain chances up.
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5/13/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: few quiet days before a summer weather preview
Posted 4:39 PM 5/13/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A surface high pressure system will serve as a shield from active weather and even thick cloud cover through Thursday. The air will be relatively dry as well, and so it will not feel too uncomfortable out there just yet, but that will change in a few days.
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5/12/2026
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.
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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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