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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

Lat: 38.97°NLon: 104.82°WElev: 6572ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	30.24 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	18 Aug 7:55 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Cripple Creek CO

Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 51 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

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 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.