Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23°NLon: 106.32°WElev: 9928ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity	8%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.35 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint	5°F (-15°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 5:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Twin Lakes CO

Red Flag Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 4, 12:00am

Red Flag Warning July 2, 06:07pm until July 3, 12:00am

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Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning July 2, 06:07pm until July 3, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Fri
Red Flag Warning
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Patchy Smoke
Friday
High: 69 °F
Patchy Smoke
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Patchy Smoke
Independence Day
High: 69 °F
Patchy Smoke
then Mostly
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy smoke before 10pm, then patchy smoke after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday

Patchy smoke before 11am, then patchy smoke after noon. Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Patchy smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Independence Day

Patchy smoke before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

Sunday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph.