Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains today. Large hail is the main threat, along with some damaging winds. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

Lat: 38.68°NLon: 104.76°WElev: 5842ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 15 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 May 1:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Stratmoor CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Stratmoor CO
 38.78°N 104.87°W (Elev. 7044 ft)
1:42 pm MDT May 22, 2025
2pm MDT May 22, 2025-6pm MDT May 28, 2025
 
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