Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockport Aransas County Airport (KRKP)

Lat: 28.08°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 21ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 21 May 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Austwell TX

Flood Watch May 21, 04:43pm until May 25, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch May 21, 04:43pm until May 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Heat index values as high as 91. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 74. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 89. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Heat index values as high as 91. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 74. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Austwell TX
 28.28°N 96.81°W
2:46 pm CDT May 21, 2026
4pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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