Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Valentine, Miller Field (KVTN)

Lat: 42.86° N Lon: 100.55° W Elev: 2589 ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 21 May 1:52 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern Cherry

Today
Breezy. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tonight
Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Friday
Breezy. Cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Memorial Day
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Windy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Breezy. Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Wednesday
Breezy. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.



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145 AM CDT Thu May 21 2026
 
 

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