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

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

A Few Clouds

69°F

21°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.61 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Twin Lakes CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 40 °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 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °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 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Twin Lakes CO
 39.04°N 106.52°W (Elev. 11188 ft)
8:51 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
11am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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