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

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

Lat: 38.68°NLon: 104.76°WElev: 5842ft.

Overcast

87°F

31°C

Humidity	16%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 3:55 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Manitou Springs CO

This Afternoon
High: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 60 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.