Monsoon Flood Threat and Heat Building Out West

The monsoon threat with heavy rain and thunderstorms continues across a large portion of the West. Flash flood watches are in effect from New Mexico to Montana and Idaho and debris flows remain possible near vulnerable burn scars. Also out West, excessive heat watches are in effect and start Tuesday across the Interior Northwest and parts of the Southwest into the desert of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23°NLon: 106.32°WElev: 9928ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.62 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 9:53 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Leadville CO

Flash Flood Watch August 2, 12:00pm until August 2, 10:00pm

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Flash Flood Watch

Today

Heavy Rain
High: 50 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 40 °F
Tuesday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 49 °F
Tuesday
Night

T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 38 °F
Wednesday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 52 °F
Wednesday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Low: 38 °F
Thursday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 58 °F
Thursday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Low: 40 °F
Friday

Sunny then
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
High: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 50. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 40. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms after 9am. High near 49. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.