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

35°F

2°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.48 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 5:53 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Leadville CO

Today
High: 64 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 57 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

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 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 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 58. 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.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. 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

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. 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 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. 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 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

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