Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	ENE 8 MPH
Barometer	29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	26 Apr 09:35 PM MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Fruita CO

Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 50 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 50 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 43 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain showers likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Rain showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.