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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockport Aransas County Airport (KRKP)

Lat: 28.08°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 21ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 15 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockport, Aransas County Airport TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Heat index values as high as 87. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Heat index values as high as 89. South southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Heat index values as high as 87. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Heat index values as high as 89. South southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockport, Aransas County Airport TX
 28.09°N 97.04°W
Last Update:
11:41 am CDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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