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

Fremont County Airport (K1V6)

Lat: 38.43°NLon: 105.11°WElev: 5442ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity	15%
Wind Speed	W 7 G 10 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:15 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Cotopaxi CO

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 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, mainly after noon. High near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. 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 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. 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 80. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 10 mph.