Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU)

Lat: 40.04°NLon: 105.23°WElev: 5288ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Jul 4:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Boulder CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 87. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 87. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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Point Forecast:
Boulder CO
 40.02°N 105.28°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
12:46 pm MDT Jul 27, 2026
5pm MDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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