Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

71°F

22°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Aug 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Silverton CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Silverton CO
 37.6°N 107.55°W (Elev. 12238 ft)
11:12 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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