Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	SW 10 G 21 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	19 Aug 10:53 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NNE Kim CO

Today
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Heavy Rain
then Partly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 101 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 100 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 97. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.