Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Burlington - Carson County Airport (KITR)

Lat: 39.24°NLon: 102.28°WElev: 4193ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	30.17 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	25 Aug 4:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Kit Carson CO

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.