Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 107.76°WElev: 6627ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 19 Aug 11:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Chromo CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph becoming north.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Chromo CO
 36.97°N 106.72°W (Elev. 8871 ft)
12:02 pm MDT Aug 19, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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