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

48°F

9°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.47 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 7:53 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Leadville CO

Today
High: 65 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 60 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. 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. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 42. West southwest 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 70%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph.