Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

Lat: 38.5°NLon: 106.32°WElev: 11893ft.

Partly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.81 in
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	28 Jul 7:35 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Saint Elmo CO

Today
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 44 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 63 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 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.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. 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, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 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. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph.