Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rockport Aransas County Airport (KRKP)

Lat: 28.08°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 21ft.

Overcast with Haze

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 15 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 4 Mar 11:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Rockport, Aransas County Airport TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockport, Aransas County Airport TX
 28.09°N 97.04°W
11:26 am CST Mar 4, 2026
12pm CST Mar 4, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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