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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

Fremont County Airport (K1V6)

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

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Canon City CO

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Canon City CO
 38.45°N 105.24°W (Elev. 5384 ft)
Last Update:
8:51 am MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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