Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

Lat: 38.97°NLon: 104.82°WElev: 6572ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	30.28 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Aug 9:55 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Palmer Lake CO

Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 69. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 52. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 65. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.