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

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

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

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Aug 4:53 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW La Junta Municipal CO

Today
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 97 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. West 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.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 97. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.