Conroe residents should brace for a windy and stormy Election Day, with scattered thunderstorms expected throughout the afternoon. As temperatures soar to 84°F, the forecast calls for gusty winds and the potential for significant rainfall in the evening, creating a dynamic weather scenario for voters heading to the polls.

Windy and unsettled conditions are anticipated for Election Day in Conroe, with sporadic thunderstorms likely to develop, particularly during the afternoon hours. Residents should be prepared for this. The day will start with a high of 84°F and sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph from the southeast. As the cyclones approach, there is a 40% likelihood of precipitation, with increased wind gusts.
Rain showers are anticipated to intensify as the evening progresses, resulting in a multitude of thunderstorms over the course of the night. Strong, gusty winds may accompany rainfall totals of up to one inch, which are expected to occur with a 90% probability of precipitation. Winds will shift to the south at 10 to 20 mph, and temperatures will plummet to a low of 63°F.
Rain will diminish by the afternoon on Wednesday, as conditions will remain overcast. The probability of precipitation remains at 90%, with a maximum temperature of approximately 72°F. The wind will transition to the north, with a more gentle speed of 5 to 10 mph.
Residents are advised to remain informed about the evolving weather conditions as they prepare to vote. Vigilance is required, particularly in the late afternoon and evening, due to the potential for severe thunderstorms. Ensure that you have an umbrella readily available and monitor local forecasts for any changes.
.jpg)
Unofficial election results show Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, Adam Lamb, and Cindy Heiser leading in the Woodlands Township Board of Directors races. The results remain unofficial until canvassing at the Nov. 14 board meeting.
.jpg)
VGXI Inc., a Conroe-based biotech manufacturer, has defaulted on its 10-year tax abatement deal with Montgomery County after failing to meet job requirements. The company now owes more than $248,000 in property taxes dating back to 2021, county officials confirmed.
.jpg)
A detention officer at a Conroe immigration facility pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge after investigators said he violently assaulted a detainee earlier this year. The officer, once facing a federal felony, admitted to using excessive force inside the privately run ICE processing center.