Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

60°F

16°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	30.54 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Jul 7:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Leadville CO

Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 67. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.