Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

USGS/NPS Building - Moab (MOAB)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Mar 11:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Arches National Park UT

  • Today

    Today: Scattered rain and snow showers before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Isolated
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered rain and snow showers before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Arches National Park UT
 38.67°N 109.59°W (Elev. 4596 ft)
11:32 am MST Mar 6, 2026
11am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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