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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sterling Municipal Airport (KSTK)

Lat: 40.61°NLon: 103.26°WElev: 4026ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 26 Mar 6:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Sterling CO

  • Today

    Today: Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northwest wind 7 to 12 mph becoming northeast 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northwest wind 7 to 12 mph becoming northeast 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a northeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sterling CO
 40.64°N 103.22°W (Elev. 3980 ft)
5:46 am MDT Mar 26, 2026
7am MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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