Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Red Flag Warning in effect from May 16, 12:00 PM MDT until May 16, 08:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

139N03485RWS1RHS at Douglas Pass (CO098)

Lat: 39.59892°NLon: 108.82072°WElev: 8182.0ft.

57°F

14°C

Humidity	26%
Wind Speed	SE 9 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	22°F (-6°C)
Visibility	12.43 mi
Last update	16 May 09:15 AM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Loma CO

Red Flag Warning May 16, 12:00pm until May 16, 08:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Today
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 47 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Rain and snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 65.