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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington - Carson County Airport (KITR)

Lat: 39.24°NLon: 102.28°WElev: 4193ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Burlington CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burlington CO
 39.31°N 102.26°W
Last Update:
5:36 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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