Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockport Aransas County Airport (KRKP)

Lat: 28.08°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 21ft.

Mostly Cloudy with Haze

82°F

28°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 13 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockport TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockport TX
 28.03°N 97.04°W
11:01 am CDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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