Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Colorado Plains Regional Airport (KAKO)

Lat: 40.17° N Lon: 103.21° W Elev: 4682 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Jun 11:53 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Washington County

Rest Of Today
Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Highs 80 to 90. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 82 to 88. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 78 to 86. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 73 to 81. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night Through Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs 74 to 82.
Friday And Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 82 to 90. Lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 96.



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