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

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

Lat: 38.97°NLon: 104.82°WElev: 6572ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	10%
Wind Speed	W 8 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 10:55 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Palmer Lake CO

Today
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. North wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.