Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lamar Municipal Airport (KLAA)

Lat: 38.07° N Lon: 102.69° W Elev: 3684 ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed E 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 9 Jul 5:53 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening and overnight then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are possible with damaging winds and large hail. Lows near 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Highs 93 to 100. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.



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358 PM MDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
 

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