Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lamar Municipal Airport (KLAA)

Lat: 38.07°NLon: 102.69°WElev: 3684ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NE 23 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1004.1 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 26 Mar 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Lamar CO

Red Flag Warning March 26, 01:53pm until March 26, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning March 26, 01:53pm until March 26, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 58. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming east northeast. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 58. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Lamar CO
 38.07°N 102.68°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
1:32 pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
1pm MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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