Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lamar Municipal Airport (KLAA)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:53 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming east up to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 97 to 100. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night Through Friday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Highs in the lower to mid 90s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs near 90.



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