Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Collins/Loveland - Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL)

Lat: 40.45°NLon: 105.02°WElev: 5016ft.

Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 17 Jul 6:56 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Drake CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Drake CO
 40.41°N 105.37°W (Elev. 6900 ft)
7:19 am MDT Jul 17, 2025
7am MDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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