Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

040W13445RWS1RHS at Mt Werner Rd (CO102)

Lat: 40.45926° N Lon: 106.82231° W Elev: 6782.0 ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 11 Sep 08:11 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Yampa River Basin

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 85. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 85. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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