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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

65°F

18°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Jun 10:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fruita CO

Red Flag Warning June 12, 01:00pm until June 12, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fruita CO
 39.16°N 108.74°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 pm MDT Jun 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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