Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Rock Springs, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (KRKS)

Lat: 41.59417°NLon: 109.06528°WElev: 6759.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

6°C

43°F

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	ENE 4 MPH
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint	2°C (36°F)
Visibility	16 km
Wind Chill	5°C (41°F)
Last update	25 Apr 04:35 AM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

Today

Scattered
Showers then
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
High: 19 °C
Tonight

Scattered
T-storms and
Breezy then
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 2 °C
Friday

Isolated
Showers then
Showers
High: 15 °C
Friday
Night

Showers
Low: 3 °C
Saturday

Showers and
Breezy
High: 9 °C
Saturday
Night

Scattered
Showers and
Breezy then
Isolated
Rain/Snow
Low: 1 °C
Sunday

Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Isolated
Showers
High: 13 °C
Sunday
Night

Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Low: 1 °C
Monday

Sunny then
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
High: 17 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 km/h becoming west southwest 22 to 32 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 42 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 29 km/h decreasing to 18 to 23 km/h in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 45 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 15. West wind 14 to 21 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 3. East wind 5 to 10 km/h becoming east 18 to 23 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 32 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 9. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 23 to 32 km/h, with gusts as high as 47 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Scattered rain showers before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a northeast wind 27 to 32 km/h becoming north northwest 13 to 18 km/h in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 47 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Isolated showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 km/h increasing to 30 to 35 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Breezy.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 20.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.