Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.46 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 12:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE U S A F Academy CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 77. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE U S A F Academy CO
 39.03°N 104.84°W (Elev. 6699 ft)
10:26 pm MDT Aug 19, 2025
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