Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Clear

85°F

29°C

Humidity	5%
Wind Speed	W 14 MPH
Barometer	30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	02 Jul 04:53 PM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Hesperus CO

Red Flag Warning July 3, 12:00pm until July 3, 08:00pm

Red Flag Warning July 2, 05:03pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

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Red Flag Warning July 2, 05:03pm until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Red Flag Warning
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Patchy Smoke
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Independence Day
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Friday

Patchy smoke between noon and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

Independence Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.