Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Potential in Virginia; Strong to Severe Storms in the High Plains

There is a Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall (level 2 of 4) Tuesday across central and southeastern Virginia as the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight moves northward. Flash and urban flooding also is possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the High Plains and portions of the central Plains Tuesday. The primary threats will be severe wind gusts and large hail. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lamar Municipal Airport (KLAA)

Lat: 38.07°NLon: 102.69°WElev: 3684ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Sep 2:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Wiley CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Wiley CO
 38.29°N 102.67°W (Elev. 3911 ft)
3:42 am MDT Sep 17, 2024
3am MDT Sep 17, 2024-6pm MDT Sep 23, 2024
 
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