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

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

Lat: 39.35902° N Lon: 107.02609° W Elev: 6673.0 ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Sep 04:41 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the 60s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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