Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Rockdale, TX

SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 125 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

After a relatively cool start to the morning, temperatures will climb into the mid 90s to near 100 degrees Monday afternoon as mid-level ridging expands over the Southern Plains. Another afternoon of efficient mixing will keep surface dewpoints in the mid 50s to lower 60s allowing for heat index values to remain near the ambient air temperature. Expect clear skies to continue into Monday night with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 70s by sunrise Tuesday morning.

LONG TERM
(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 125 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

Temperatures will continue to climb into midweek with afternoon highs topping out at 100-103 degrees Tuesday. Deep afternoon mixing should preclude the need for a Heat Advisory Tuesday.
However, as we enter the latter portions of the work week persistent southerly low-level flow will draw greater quality moisture over North and Central Texas bumping up the humidity and ticking heat index values near/above advisory criteria. Increasing moisture and a weakening of the ridge aloft may allow for some low-end rain chances across parts of North and Central Texas Friday into the upcoming weekend.

AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 550 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

VFR conditions and light southeast winds generally below 8 kts, variable at times for a few hours this morning, will prevail through the TAF period for all North and Central Texas terminals.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Dallas-Ft. Worth 100 79 102 80 / 0 0 0 0 Waco 99 77 99 77 / 0 0 0 0 Paris 95 72 98 75 / 0 0 0 0 Denton 100 76 102 78 / 0 0 0 0 McKinney 98 75 99 77 / 0 0 0 0 Dallas 101 79 103 81 / 0 0 0 0 Terrell 99 75 100 76 / 0 0 0 0 Corsicana 100 76 100 77 / 0 0 0 0 Temple 100 75 99 76 / 0 0 0 0 Mineral Wells 101 72 102 74 / 0 0 0 0

FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.