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

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23°NLon: 106.32°WElev: 9928ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	22%
Wind Speed	NW 12 G 31 mph
Barometer	30.47 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 10:53 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Twin Lakes CO

Today
High: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 60 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south 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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph.