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

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 106.22°WElev: 9826ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

70°F

21°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.49 in
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Jul 6:55 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Saint Elmo CO

Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 73 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 71. West 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

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 71. 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 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 15 mph.