Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 106.15°WElev: 12028ft.

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 17 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.76 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Aug 11:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Climax CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Climax CO
 39.37°N 106.16°W (Elev. 12169 ft)
10:46 pm MDT Aug 18, 2026
11pm MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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