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

50°F

10°C

Humidity	9%
Wind Speed	W 15 mph
Barometer	30.57 in
Dewpoint	-8°F (-22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	15 Jul 7:55 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Fort Garland CO

Today
High: 71 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 70 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 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 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 67. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 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 70. 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 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph.