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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity	27%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.59 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Aug 2:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Twin Lakes CO

This Afternoon
High: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 56 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 57 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

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

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph.