Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

Lat: 38.05°NLon: 103.51°WElev: 4193ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 May 12:53 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

19 Miles N Kim CO

Severe T-storm Watch until May 21, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until May 21, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 74 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 68 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Memorial Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 15 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.