Areas of Extreme Heat and Fire Weather in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	NNW 3 MPH
Barometer	30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	26 Aug 04:00 PM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Bayfield CO

Flood Watch August 26, 04:15pm until August 27, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch August 26, 04:15pm until August 27, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Wed
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9am and 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

Thursday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 81.