Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

USGS/NPS Building - Moab (MOAB)

Lat: 38.537356°NLon: 109.510439°WElev: 4476.0ft.

NA

84°F

29°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 21 Sep 06:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Moab UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Moab UT
 38.65°N 109.59°W (Elev. 4213 ft)
5:17 pm MDT Sep 21, 2026
6pm MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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