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

Schriever AFB (KSHM)

Lat: 38.8° N Lon: 104.52° W Elev: 6234 ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Aug 7:55 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening and overnight then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 58 to 63. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 82 to 88. South winds around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows near 60. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 88 to 94. South winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows near 60. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Friday And Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs 88 to 95. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 88 to 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 87 to 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows near 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 86 to 93.
Monday Night
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows near 60. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 85 to 92.



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