Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity	19%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.49 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 3:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Alma CO

Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 64 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 43 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tuesday
High: 67 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 43. East wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.