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

6 Miles E Cuchara CO

Today
High: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 58 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 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 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west 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 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 54. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 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. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 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 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.