Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD)

Lat: 37.26°NLon: 104.33°WElev: 5738ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Aug 4:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Trinidad CO

Severe T-storm Watch until August 29, 10:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch until August 29, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Labor Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Trinidad CO
 37.18°N 104.5°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
3:11 pm MDT Aug 29, 2025
5pm MDT Aug 29, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 5, 2025
 
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