Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington - Carson County Airport (KITR)

Lat: 39.24°NLon: 102.28°WElev: 4193ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Aug 4:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Burlington CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am.  Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burlington CO
 39.31°N 102.26°W
5:36 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
5am MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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