Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. 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

95°F

35°C

Humidity	25%
Wind Speed	E 13 G 23 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	18 Aug 4:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Las Animas CO

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 97 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Friday

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

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Monday

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

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.