Lala Impacting Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorm, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding threats continue from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and across the central High Plains. Record heat continues for areas of the central/southern Plain into the Southeast Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

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

83°F

28°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	SE 13 mph
Barometer	30.22 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	16 Aug 5:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSE La Junta CO

Severe T-storm Watch until August 16, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch until August 16, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sun
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. 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, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 92. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.