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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in Texas Today; Potential Widespread Flooding For South-Central U.S. This Week

Severe thunderstorms are likely today in the southern Plains from northwest Texas and the Texas Panhandle into parts of western Oklahoma. These storms will produce very large hail and a few tornadoes. Also, a potential widespread flood event is appearing more likely across the southern Plains into the Arklatex this week, especially in Texas, from repeated rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 106.12°WElev: 7946ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Salida CO

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 63. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms

    High: 63 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 41. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 41 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

    High: 62 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 42 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 70 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 44 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 75 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 46 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 63. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 41. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Salida CO
 38.53°N 106.01°W (Elev. 7172 ft)
Last Update:
10:59 am MDT May 17, 2021
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT May 17, 2021-6pm MDT May 23, 2021
 
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