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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in Central Plains

Strong to severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible in parts of the Dakotas and western Minnesota through tonight. Meanwhile, dry and very hot weather will result in critical fire weather conditions for parts of the central Plains. An area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico may bring heavy rainfall to parts of coastal Texas by Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 106.12°WElev: 7946ft.

69°F

21°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.45 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jun 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Buena Vista CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 51 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 77. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

    High: 77 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 49 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

    High: 74 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 47 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

    High: 75 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 49 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

    High: 76 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 77. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Buena Vista CO
 38.84°N 106.13°W (Elev. 7907 ft)
Last Update:
9:46 am MDT Jun 29, 2022
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Jun 29, 2022-6pm MDT Jul 5, 2022
 
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