Dangerous Heat Wave from the Midwest to East Coast; Severe Thunderstorms Across Portions of the Upper Midwest

A dangerous heat wave will persist through this weekend. Widespread warnings and advisories for the heat cover most of the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. Heat indices will surge past 100 degrees and even rise above 110 in many locations. Northwest of this dome of heat, severe thunderstorms with the possibility of strong tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage are possible into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

082W023 BASALT-HOLLAND HILLS (CO101)

Lat: 39.35862° N Lon: 107.02675° W Elev: 6639 ft.

87°F

31°C

Humidity	17%
Wind Speed	SSE 6 G 23 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	11.90 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	19 Jul 2:34 pm MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Late This Afternoon

Sunny. Near steady temperature in the 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.

Saturday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Rain showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

Monday

Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the 40s.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 40s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 40s.

Thursday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 40s.

Friday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with rain showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.