Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

CAPITOL REEF NP (CRN)

Lat: 38.2898° N Lon: 111.2619° W Elev: 5500.0 ft.

NA

87°F

31°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 09 Sep 02:00 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Friday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs around 80.
Sunday Night Through Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. =



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