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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Harriet Alexander Field Airport (KANK)

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

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed N 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Aug 4:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ENE Howard CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest 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: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest 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.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ENE Howard CO
 38.53°N 105.67°W (Elev. 8999 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm MDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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