Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Port Aransas, Mustang Beach Airport (KRAS)

Lat: 27.81° N Lon: 97.09° W Elev: 7 ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:35 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Coastal San Patricio

Today
Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Heat index values up to 113.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 110 early.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Heat index values up to 116.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Heat index values up to 113 early in the evening.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Heat index values up to 116.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 80. Heat index values up to 110 early in the evening.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 115.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 80. Heat index values up to 110 early in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 110.



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