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Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF)

Lat: 39.71°NLon: 104.76°WElev: 5577ft.

Mostly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 17 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1004.6 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 19 May 2:58 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Smoky Hill CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Smoky Hill CO
 39.65°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5699 ft)
Last Update:
2:34 pm MDT May 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT May 19, 2025-6pm MDT May 25, 2025
 
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