Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ)

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

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.46 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 10:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Granite CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Granite CO
 38.99°N 106.26°W (Elev. 10095 ft)
8:51 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
10am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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