Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	WSW 14 MPH
Barometer	29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Apr 03:35 PM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Grand Junction CO

This Afternoon
High: 63 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 63. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 9pm, then a chance of showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68.