Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.59417° N Lon: 109.06528° W Elev: 6759.0 ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 11:54 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

East Sweetwater County

Today
Partly cloudy. Isolated dry thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north around 10 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of. Highs in the lower 80s.



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