Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Silver West Airport (KC08)

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

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	20%
Wind Speed	NW 12 mph
Barometer	30.30 in
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:15 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Crestone CO

This Afternoon
High: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 62 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 62 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 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 44. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon. High near 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 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

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.