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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockport Aransas County Airport (KRKP)

Lat: 28.08°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 21ft.

Fog/Mist

78°F

26°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Apr 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockport, Aransas County Airport TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 94. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 93. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 94. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 93. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockport, Aransas County Airport TX
 28.09°N 97.04°W
Last Update:
1:51 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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