Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

Lat: 38.97°NLon: 104.82°WElev: 6572ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	NW 9 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Jul 9:55 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

U S A F Academy CO

Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.