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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Colorado Plains Regional Airport (KAKO)

Lat: 40.17°NLon: 103.21°WElev: 4682ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 3:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Elba CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Low around 57. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Low around 57. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Elba CO
 39.89°N 103.08°W (Elev. 4596 ft)
Last Update:
4:00 am MDT Aug 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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