Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

Lat: 37.5°NLon: 105.17°WElev: 10217ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity	2%
Wind Speed	W 9 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.59 in
Dewpoint	-26°F (-32°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 11:15 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Cuchara CO

Today
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon. High near 73. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High near 69. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.