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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

97°F

36°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 17 Jun 07:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fruita CO

Red Flag Warning June 17, 07:52pm until June 17, 09:00pm
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    Red Flag Warning June 17, 07:52pm until June 17, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Juneteenth
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fruita CO
 39.16°N 108.74°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
Last Update:
7:07 pm MDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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