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.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.47 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 7:53 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Twin Lakes CO

Today
High: 63 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 56 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 56 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 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 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. 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 56. West southwest 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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph.