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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington - Carson County Airport (KITR)

Lat: 39.24°NLon: 102.28°WElev: 4193ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Aug 6:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Kit Carson CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kit Carson CO
 38.75°N 102.79°W
Last Update:
7:41 pm MDT Aug 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Aug 27, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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