Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

040W13445RWS1RHS at Mt Werner Rd (CO102)

Lat: 40.45926° N Lon: 106.82231° W Elev: 6782.0 ft.

NA

89°F

32°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Aug 03:52 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Yampa River Basin

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 40s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 85 to 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55.
Saturday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Through Tuesday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 80s. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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253 PM MDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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