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Severe Thunderstorms in Northwest Texas; Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds Across Colorado

A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds will be possible this afternoon and evening across northwest Texas. Dry conditions and gusty winds will persist across southern Colorado today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sterling Municipal Airport (KSTK)

Lat: 40.61°NLon: 103.26°WElev: 4026ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 23 Apr 9:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Sterling CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 66 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 41 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 76 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 43 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 78 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 67 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 41 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 60 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Sterling CO
 40.64°N 103.22°W (Elev. 3980 ft)
Last Update:
2:54 am MDT Apr 23, 2024
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Apr 23, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2024
 
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