Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington - Carson County Airport (KITR)

Lat: 39.24°NLon: 102.28°WElev: 4193ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 3:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Burlington CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burlington CO
 39.31°N 102.26°W
3:36 am MDT Aug 19, 2026
4am MDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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