Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind, hail, a tornado or two, heavy rain and flash flooding across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Heavy rainfall threat continues across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

95°F

35°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 27 Aug 02:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Clifton CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 96. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Clifton CO
 39.05°N 108.44°W (Elev. 4721 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 27, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 27, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 2, 2026
 
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