Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Aug 1:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Pikes Peak Summit CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 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. Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Pikes Peak Summit CO
 38.86°N 105.05°W (Elev. 11319 ft)
1:56 pm MDT Aug 17, 2026
2pm MDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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