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Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 104.69°WElev: 6186ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed S 21 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (995.3 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Pikes Peak Summit CO

Red Flag Warning June 17, 01:50pm until June 17, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning June 17, 01:50pm until June 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 66. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Pikes Peak Summit CO
 38.84°N 104.99°W (Elev. 9760 ft)
Last Update:
11:48 am MDT Jun 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm MDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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