Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Vernal Airport (KVEL)

Lat: 40.44295°NLon: 109.51273°WElev: 5262.0ft.

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed WNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 09:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Vernal UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 9pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 57. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 57. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
Vernal UT
 40.45°N 109.53°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
7:27 pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
9pm MDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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