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

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

Lat: 39.35902° N Lon: 107.02609° W Elev: 6673.0 ft.

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 26 Mar 10:08 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Today
Sunny. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Highs in the 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 45 to 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then rain and snow showers likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the 40s.



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