Life-Threatening Flash Flooding in South Central Texas; Heat Continues from the Northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of south-central Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Vernal Airport (KVEL)

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

Clear

95°F

35°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 01:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Vernal UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 99 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vernal UT
 40.45°N 109.53°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
12:47 pm MDT Jul 15, 2026
1pm MDT Jul 15, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 21, 2026
 
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