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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Showers in Vicinity

83°F

28°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 1:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW U S A F Academy CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 79. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 79. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW U S A F Academy CO
 39.02°N 104.89°W (Elev. 7195 ft)
Last Update:
2:12 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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