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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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 6%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 02 Jul 12:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Hesperus CO

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

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy smoke between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Patchy smoke between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Hesperus CO
 37.32°N 108.11°W (Elev. 8547 ft)
Last Update:
12:22 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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