Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harriet Alexander Field Airport (KANK)

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

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jul 3:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Monarch CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph 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: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  High near 77. 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: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph 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
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 77. 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.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Monarch CO
 38.53°N 106.04°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
3:21 am MDT Jul 29, 2025
3am MDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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