Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

Lat: 38.05°NLon: 103.51°WElev: 4193ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed W 16 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1004.7 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 26 Mar 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

La Junta Municipal CO

Red Flag Warning until March 26, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until March 26, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
La Junta Municipal CO
 38.05°N 103.53°W (Elev. 4219 ft)
9:53 am MDT Mar 26, 2026
11am MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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