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

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

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

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 7:54 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Colorado Springs CO

Red Flag Warning March 26, 11:00am until March 26, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Colorado Springs CO
 38.83°N 104.82°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
6:42 am MDT Mar 26, 2026
8am MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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