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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in Texas Today; Potential Widespread Flooding For South-Central U.S. This Week

Severe thunderstorms are likely today in the southern Plains from northwest Texas and the Texas Panhandle into parts of western Oklahoma. These storms will produce very large hail and a few tornadoes. Also, a potential widespread flood event is appearing more likely across the southern Plains into the Arklatex this week, especially in Texas, from repeated rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 104.69°WElev: 6186ft.

Mostly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 12:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Fort Carson CO

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

    High: 45 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 36 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers

    High: 46 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 38 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 52 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 42 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 61 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 10 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 55 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Fort Carson CO
 38.74°N 104.87°W (Elev. 9065 ft)
Last Update:
10:59 am MDT May 17, 2021
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT May 17, 2021-6pm MDT May 23, 2021
 
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