Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Silver West Airport (KC08)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	3%
Wind Speed	SW 18 G 31 mph
Barometer	30.23 in
Dewpoint	-9°F (-23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	2 Jul 5:35 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Wetmore CO

Red Flag Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 4, 12:00am

Red Flag Warning July 2, 05:49pm until July 3, 12:00am

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Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning July 2, 05:49pm until July 3, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Fri
Red Flag Warning
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Areas Smoke
Friday
High: 81 °F
Areas Smoke
Friday Night
Low: 53 °F
Patchy Smoke
Independence Day
High: 78 °F
Patchy Smoke
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 51 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 52 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 79 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Areas of smoke. Clear, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Areas of smoke. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Independence Day

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy smoke before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.

Sunday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.