Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. 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

80°F

27°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 16 May 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Bayside TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Bayside TX
 28.09°N 97.25°W
1:46 pm CDT May 16, 2026
7pm CDT May 16, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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