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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in Central Plains

Strong to severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible in parts of the Dakotas and western Minnesota through tonight. Meanwhile, dry and very hot weather will result in critical fire weather conditions for parts of the central Plains. An area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico may bring heavy rainfall to parts of coastal Texas by Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU)

Lat: 40.04°NLon: 105.23°WElev: 5288ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 29 Jun 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Boulder CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 93 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 82 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 59 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 79 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 58 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 84 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Boulder CO
 40°N 105.27°W (Elev. 5525 ft)
Last Update:
10:46 am MDT Jun 29, 2022
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Jun 29, 2022-6pm MDT Jul 5, 2022
 
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