Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region
A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >
Last Update: 153 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
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3NM ENE Rockport TX
Marine Zone Forecast
Today
South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 15 to 20 knots this afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Tonight
South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
Saturday
South winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, becoming north 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy to rough. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Sunday
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy to rough. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
Sunday Night
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of showers after midnight.
Monday
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Monday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Tuesday
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
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