Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lamar Municipal Airport (KLAA)

Lat: 38.07°NLon: 102.69°WElev: 3684ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	NW 7 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	17 Aug 10:53 am MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SSW Coolidge KS

Today
High: 97 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 96. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.