Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

A Few Clouds

67°F

19°C

Humidity	25%
Wind Speed	N 14 G 31 mph
Barometer	30.42 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 4:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Twin Lakes CO

This Afternoon
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 15 mph.