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Observed at Houston, Houston Hobby Airport · October 5, 2026
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Houston weather through the next several days
This Afternoon
85°FPartly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
73°FPartly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
88°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
73°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
89°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
73°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
88°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
72°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Forecast-office updates
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NWS forecast office
Marine Conditions
Elevated winds and building seas will persist across the bays and Gulf waters through this evening. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM this evening for the Gulf waters.
NWS forecast office
Today
Most showers and storms will remain offshore, keeping inland areas generally dry. However, an isolated afternoon shower or storm cannot be ruled out, especially across the coastal counties. Skies will gradually clear from the northwest, particularly over the Brazos Valley, while mostly cloudy conditions persist further south. Expect north to northeast winds at 10–15 mph, with gustier conditions along the coast.
NWS forecast office
Tonight
Expect a comfortable night ahead. Overnight lows will drop into the 60s to lower 70s inland, and remain in the 70s along the coast. Shower and thunderstorm activity will remain offshore.
NWS forecast office
Tuesday
For Tuesday's outlook, you can expect partly cloudy and drier conditions with high temperatures ranging from 84 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by north to northeast winds around 10 to 15 mph that will be breezier along the coast, along with a chance of isolated coastal showers and storms.
Federal Justice Desk
Latest Texas federal releases
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Jefferson County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation in Jasper
A Beaumont felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
State-matched federal release
Jefferson County felon sentenced for firearms violation following burglary
A Beaumont felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation resulting from a burglary in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
State-matched federal release
Federal Jury Finds Former Soldier Guilty of 9 Counts Related to Sexual Abuse of 2 Minors
A federal jury in Waco convicted a former U.S. Army Soldier on nine counts related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of two minor victims
State-matched federal release
Jefferson County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation
A Beaumont felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
National DOJ release
Kailua Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison
HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Vaughn Ludwig, 50, of Kailua, Hawaii, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by United States Chief District Judge Derrick K. Watson to 70 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
National DOJ release
New Orleans Man Sentenced to 137 Months For Possession of Drugs and Gun
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ROMALIS WILLIAMS (“WILLIAMS”), age 33, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced on October 1, 2026 by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long after being found guilty by a jury of possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and being a felon in possession of firearms, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney David I.…
National DOJ release
Maui Man Admits to Selling Methamphetamine and Cocaine
HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Douglas Taylor, a/k/a “Dougiie 2 Fresh,” 37, of Maui, pled guilty on October 2, 2026 to two counts of distributing more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.
National DOJ release
Libya native convicted by a federal jury of threatening two WDNY judges
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal jury has convicted Akram Marseet, 42, a native of Libya living in Golden, Colorodo, with threatening to murder two Rochester Federal judges while they were engaged in the performance of their official duties. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
National DOJ release
Houma Man Indicted for Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JOSHUA PAUL FALGOUT (“FALGOUT”),age 32, of Houma, Louisiana, was charged on September 25, 2026 in a recently unsealed indictment with Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252 (a)(2), and (b)(1), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.
National DOJ release
Chautauqua County man going to prison for possession of child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jose Perez, 42, of Celoron, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, was sentenced to serve 78 months in prison and 30 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
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