Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

Lat: 38.33194° N Lon: 107.08889° W Elev: 9400.0 ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 26 Apr 12:48 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Gunnison River Valley

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely with possible snow showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph, decreasing to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a chance of snow showers with a slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 25. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the 50s. Lows in the 20s.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the 50s. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the 20s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 20s. Highs in the 60s.



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