Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 Sep 04:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Fruita CO
 39.1°N 108.73°W (Elev. 5764 ft)
4:32 pm MDT Sep 21, 2026
4pm MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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