Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

CAPITOL REEF NP (CRN)

Lat: 38.2898°NLon: 111.2619°WElev: 5500.0ft.

NA

83°F

28°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 28 Aug 01:45 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SE Escalante Muni Arpt UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles SE Escalante Muni Arpt UT
 37.56°N 111.25°W (Elev. 5010 ft)
1:56 pm MDT Aug 28, 2025
2pm MDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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