Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

Lat: 39.13389°NLon: 108.53861°WElev: 4859.0ft.

Clear

83°F

28°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Apr 03:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 56 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers between 11am and noon, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 65 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 47 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

    High: 60 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 44 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    High: 52 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 43 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 58 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 44 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Isolated showers between 11am and noon, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Fruita CO
 39.1°N 108.73°W (Elev. 5764 ft)
3:58 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
4pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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