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

Harriet Alexander Field Airport (KANK)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 106.05°WElev: 7523ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	30%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 10:15 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Howard CO

Today
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. 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 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 10 mph.