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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

26°C

79°F

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint -7°C (20°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index25°C (77°F)
Last update 24 Apr 04:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Rifle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West wind 20 to 25 km/h becoming east southeast 10 to 15 km/h in the evening.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 6 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming west southwest 25 to 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 21 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 25 to 30 km/h becoming southwest 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 5 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

    High: 17 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. South southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h becoming east southeast 10 to 15 km/h in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 4 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 14 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 4 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 16 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 2 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West wind 20 to 25 km/h becoming east southeast 10 to 15 km/h in the evening.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming west southwest 25 to 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 25 to 30 km/h becoming southwest 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. South southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h becoming east southeast 10 to 15 km/h in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Rifle CO
 39.53°N 107.73°W (Elev. 1645 m)
Last Update:
3:58 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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