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A developing storm across the Southern Plains is forecast to bring severe weather that includes large hail and damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall that could result in flash flooding across portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. The effects of this storm will continue through the middle of this week. The Four Corners area will continue to see elevated to critical fire weather conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

Lat: 38.05°NLon: 103.51°WElev: 4193ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 23 May 2:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

La Junta COSimilar City Names

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 47 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 73 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 45. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 45 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 59 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 40 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 73 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 45 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 86 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 53 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 45. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
La Junta COSimilar City Names
 37.98°N 103.55°W (Elev. 4068 ft)
Last Update:
11:47 pm MDT May 22, 2022
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT May 23, 2022-6pm MDT May 29, 2022
 
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