Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

WX6HNX-12 Taft (AU202)

Lat: 35.15033° N Lon: 119.42917° W Elev: 762.7 ft.

NA

86°F

30°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 20 May 07:26 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Buena Vista

Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds up to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds up to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
Saturday Through Monday Night
Clear. Highs 88 to 96. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Through Wednesday
Clear. Highs 82 to 88. Lows in the mid 50s.



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526 PM PDT Wed May 20 2026
 
 

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