Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

Lat: 39.52793°NLon: 107.71961°WElev: 5512.0ft.

Clear

85°F

29°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NNE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Battlement Mesa CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Breezy.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Breezy.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Battlement Mesa CO
 39.44°N 108.03°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
1:06 pm MDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm MDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm MDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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