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.

Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 7:53 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Washington County

Today
Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 91. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers 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 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 89. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Monday
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 77 to 85. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 82.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs 75 to 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 81 to 87.



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