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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall From the Southern High Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days from New Mexico to Texas, into western Mississippi. Additional heavy rainfall over previously saturated soils may lead to flash and urban flooding. Isolated thunderstorms will also be possible across portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rock Springs, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (KRKS)

Lat: 41.59417°NLon: 109.06528°WElev: 6759.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 03:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 18 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 18 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rock Springs WY
 41.6°N 109.22°W (Elev. 6325 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT May 12, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT May 12, 2024-6pm MDT May 18, 2024
 
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