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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 17 May 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Austwell TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Austwell TX
 28.28°N 96.81°W
4:16 pm CDT May 17, 2026
8pm CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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