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.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.54 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	47°F (8°C)
Last update	28 Jul 5:53 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Climax CO

Today
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 59 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 61 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. 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 thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

Friday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph.