The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Monday August 10 to 400 PM Tuesday August 11 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are possible both Monday and Tuesday during the afternoon and evenings, mainly in and near the Denver metro area. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Empire, CO
Updated 2026-08-11 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 80438

Now73°F
Sunny
High / Low76° / 45°
Rain chance57%
Wind8 mph
Weather alerts
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Hourly
Next hours
Now
73°10% rain
73°10% rain12 PM
72°6% rain
72°6% rain1 PM
72°17% rain
72°17% rain2 PM
71°2% rain
71°2% rain3 PM
76°3% rain
76°3% rain4 PM
74°17% rain
74°17% rain5 PM
71°17% rain
71°17% rain6 PM
66°17% rain
66°17% rain7 PM
58°37% rain
58°37% rain8 PM
50°62% rain
50°62% rain9 PM
47°65% rain
47°65% rain10 PM
47°28% rain
47°28% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11

76° 45°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12

75° 44°Sunny
Rain 67%Gust 7 mph
Thursday2026-08-13

67° 41°Sunny
Rain 78%Gust 8 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like74°F
Humidity33%
Pressure30.57 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind8 mph NW
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:11 AM
Sunset08:05 PM
Moonrise04:17 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Take an umbrella
Rain chance reaches about 65% over the next 12 hours.
Light layers should work
It feels like 74°F with winds near 8 mph.
Best window: 2 PM
71°F, 2% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Allow a little extra driving time
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 9 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 73°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 65%.
High UV protection needed
UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.
Empire weather today
Sunny and 73°F in Empire, CO. Today's high is 76°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 33%, pressure is 30.57 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Empire
Sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 75°F and a low near 44°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.
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