Dangerous Heat Wave for the West; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain for Midwest and Plains

Severe storms and heavy rains are likely in the Upper Midwest and Plains through this evening. A long duration heat wave will build across the West through next week with excessive heat watches/warnings in effect from the Southwest to Northwest. TS Josephine is forecast to pass well north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while TS Kyle is forecast to move quickly away from land this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23° N Lon: 106.32° W Elev: 9928 ft.

Mostly Cloudy with Haze

60°F

16°C

Humidity	21%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.56 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	14 Aug 9:53 pm MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft

Rest Of Tonight

Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy until midnight then becoming clear. Haze and areas of smoke. Lows 41 to 51. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.

Saturday

Sunny. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 67 to 80. West winds around 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 52. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 68 to 80. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows 42 to 51. East winds around 10 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 70 to 81.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows 44 to 52.