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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

Current conditions at

Silver West Airport (KC08)

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

Partly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Aug 5:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Crestone CO

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 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.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 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.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    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 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. 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 42. 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. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 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
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. 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 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 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 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Crestone CO
 38.13°N 105.66°W (Elev. 12178 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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