Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Vernal Airport (KVEL)

Lat: 40.44295°NLon: 109.51273°WElev: 5262.0ft.

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 02:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Whiterocks UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Whiterocks UT
 40.69°N 109.82°W (Elev. 10912 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
2pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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