Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Silver West Airport (KC08)

Lat: 38.01°NLon: 105.37°WElev: 8290ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer	30.49 in
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Aug 9:55 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Crestone CO

Today
High: 63 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 63 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 62 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 64 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast 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.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 10 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.