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Significant Outbreak Of Severe Thunderstorms, Violent Tornadoes, And Heavy Rain In The Plains This Evening

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms along with strong to violent, long-tracked tornadoes continues to unfold from northwest Texas into central Oklahoma and southwest Missouri this evening. In addition to tornadoes...very large hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are also occurring. Residents should heed any warnings issued and follow local forecast office social media pages for updates. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

Lat: 39.13389°NLon: 108.53861°WElev: 4859ft.

Mostly Cloudy

12°C

54°F

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SE 7 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1002.5 mb)
Dewpoint 0°C (32°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 20 May 4:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Junction CO

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Southeast wind around 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    High: 14 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 5 °C

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 16 °C

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 5 °C

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 16 °C

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 6 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 15 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 5 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 20 °C

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Southeast wind around 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Junction CO
 39.09°N 108.56°W (Elev. 1412 m)
Last Update:
3:22 pm MDT May 20, 2019
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT May 20, 2019-6pm MDT May 27, 2019
 
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