Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockport Aransas County Airport (KRKP)

Lat: 28.08°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 21ft.

Fog/Mist

79°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 May 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Aransas Pass TX

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 77. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 98. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 77. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Aransas Pass TX
 27.96°N 97.09°W
1:51 am CDT May 18, 2026
6am CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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