Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

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

Thunderstorm

85°F

29°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	19 Aug 2:55 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Manitou Springs CO

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 89 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. 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 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 85. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.