Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 12:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Durango CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Durango CO
 37.31°N 107.86°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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