Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

Lat: 39.13389°NLon: 108.53861°WElev: 4859.0ft.

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 01:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Grand Junction CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 96. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 96. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Grand Junction CO
 39.07°N 108.56°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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