Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. 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

61°F

16°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.76 in
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Aug 6:15 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Blanca CO

Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 43 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph.