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 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 Sep 03:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Fruita CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °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 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Fruita CO
 39.14°N 108.77°W (Elev. 4882 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Sep 21, 2026
3pm MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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