Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Colorado City, Colorado City Municipal Airport (KAZC)

Lat: 36.95° N Lon: 113° W Elev: 4875.0 ft.

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed ESE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 08 Sep 10:35 PM MST
Detailed forecast for

Northwest Plateau

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 66. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 92 to 95. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 68. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 93 to 96. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Through Saturday
Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs 90 to 93. Lows around 70.
Saturday Night Through Sunday Night
Clear, breezy. Lows 63 to 66. Highs around 90.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 85 to 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 83 to 86.



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321 PM MST Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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