Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY)

Lat: 38.94°NLon: 104.57°WElev: 6812ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 15 Jul 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Black Forest CO

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 10 to 15 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  High near 75. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 75. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Black Forest CO
 39.06°N 104.58°W (Elev. 7336 ft)
9:48 am MDT Jul 15, 2025
11am MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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