La Junta, CO

11:56 AM MDT on May 16, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 4140 ft
Lon: 103.5° W
Lat: 38.0° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
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La Junta Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:53 AM MDT
Weather Station
La Junta (KLHX)
Elevation
4239 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
83 °F
Feels Like 83 °F
Wind(mph)
14
Sunrise / Set
5:42 AM
7:58 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 86 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 90 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Partly Cloudy 91 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 81 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 79 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.90 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
16%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KLHX 161753Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02830000 10283 20089 58019
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
83 °F
Dew Point
32 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
14 mph from South
Wind Gust
Health
UV
12 out of 16
Pollen
9.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the NNE in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 79F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KLHX

Wednesday, 16
Partly Cloudy
86 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 17
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 18
Partly Cloudy
91 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 19
Partly Cloudy
81 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 20
Partly Cloudy
79 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Partly Cloudy
81 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Clear
88 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
95 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
93 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
79 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 36 81 | 36 82 | 25 66 | 39
Wind 7 mph SW 15 mph South 17 mph South 9 mph South
Humidity 66% 19% 12% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 25% 41% 14% 38%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.78], Average RMSE [1.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.84], Average RMSE [1.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 36 81 | 34 86 | 32 64 | 36
Wind 13 mph WSW 10 mph West 1 mph NNE 4 mph South
Humidity 48% 17% 13% 33%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 28% 35% 1%
Conditions Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.14], Average RMSE [2.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.28], Average RMSE [2.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 39 84 | 16 90 | 37 68 | 30
Wind 7 mph WSW 10 mph SSW 19 mph SSW 12 mph West
Humidity 56% 7% 15% 24%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 9% 53% 30%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.18], Average RMSE [2.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.74], Average RMSE [2.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the NNE in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 45 73 | 28 81 | 32 63 | 43
Wind 12 mph West 19 mph North 16 mph ENE 17 mph NE
Humidity 47% 18% 17% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 51% 3% 0% 13%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.87], Average RMSE [2.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.60], Average RMSE [2.84] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 79F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 43 68 | 39 75 | 41 61 | 43
Wind 5 mph NE 10 mph East 16 mph ESE 15 mph SE
Humidity 68% 33% 27% 51%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 0% 8% 7%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.12], Average RMSE [3.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.36], Average RMSE [3.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 43 73 | 45 79 | 39 64 | 48
Wind 11 mph SSE 6 mph SE 13 mph ESE 18 mph SSE
Humidity 74% 34% 24% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 25% 15% 14% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.02], Average RMSE [4.19]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.86], Average RMSE [4.39] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 43 84 | 36 88 | 36 70 | 41
Wind 5 mph West 4 mph WNW 8 mph SE 11 mph SSE
Humidity 65% 17% 14% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 0% 14% 26%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.99], Average RMSE [5.01]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.78], Average RMSE [5.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 39 84 | 45 86 | 32 61 | 9
Wind 9 mph West 7 mph West 7 mph South 3 mph West
Humidity 53% 24% 14% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 17% 8% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.67], Average RMSE [4.65]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 18 77 | 32 81 | -25 63 | 27
Wind 6 mph NNW 4 mph NE 7 mph SE 3 mph South
Humidity 18% 18% 1% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 2% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.49], Average RMSE [5.06]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 23 75 | 41 79 | 41 57 | 37
Wind 2 mph NNW 3 mph SE 7 mph SSE 4 mph South
Humidity 34% 29% 24% 47%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 5% 10% 14% 26%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:02 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 39 75 | 63 79 | 64 52 | 43
Wind 2 mph NW 2 mph ESE 8 mph SSE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 69% 64% 60% 71%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 38% 57% 77% %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:02 PM
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May 16, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal - -
Record 95 °F (1964) 34 °F (1957)
Yesterday 82 °F 46 °F
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Astronomy
May. 16, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:42 AM MDT 7:58 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:12 AM MDT 8:28 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:36 AM MDT 9:05 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:56 AM MDT 9:45 PM MDT
Moon 3:09 AM MDT 4:19 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 15m
Length of Day
14h 16m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
Waning Crescent, 15% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waning Crescent
May 20
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May 28
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Jun 11
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81 °F
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32 °F
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33 °F
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35 °F
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36 °F
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La Junta 83 °F Clear 11:53 AM MDT
Lamar 85 °F Clear 11:53 AM MDT
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Wind Speed: 12.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 190° (South)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KLHX 161753Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02830000 10283 20089 58019

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Dodgers vs. Padres 3:35 PM PDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 70 °F
Mariners vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
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Las Palmas vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 16, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 77° F/ 25° C
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If you plan to be outdoors... check the latest weather
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If you are outdoors and hear thunder... you should immediately get
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In Colorado... lightning can occur with thunderstorms that produce
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Deadly lightning can occur with all thunderstorms. Wait
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you are below timberline... try to find an open area away from
trees. If you are in an area of dense trees... do your best to
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If you are in a group... stay apart. If someone is struck...
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