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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

Lat: 39.13389°NLon: 108.53861°WElev: 4859.0ft.

Clear

91°F

33°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed N 8 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 02 Aug 09:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Clifton CO

Heat Advisory until August 4, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 4, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy smoke after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.

    High: 103 °F

    Sunny then
    Patchy Smoke

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy smoke before 10pm, then patchy smoke after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy smoke before 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Patchy smoke after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Monday Night
Patchy smoke before 10pm, then patchy smoke after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
Patchy smoke before 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Clifton CO
 39.03°N 108.44°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
5:32 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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