Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Aug 5:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Palmer Lake CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Palmer Lake CO
 39.11°N 104.9°W (Elev. 7165 ft)
3:21 pm MDT Aug 19, 2025
6pm MDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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