Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Port Aransas, Mustang Beach Airport (KRAS)

Lat: 27.81°NLon: 97.09°WElev: 7ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 14 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 12 Jun 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Port Aransas TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 105. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 83. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 83 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 103. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 83 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 82 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 81. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  High near 88. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 105. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 83. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 103. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 81. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 88. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 83.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Port Aransas TX
 27.82°N 97.06°W
1:46 am CDT Jun 12, 2026
12pm CDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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