Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 925 AM Fri August 16, 2024 Forecaster: Laura Smith ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- Dry and Sunny Weather expected across the District Drier air aloft will continue to move over Colorado today, resulting in sunny and dry conditions across the Front Range Urban Corridor. High temperatures will be in the 90s with dewpoints in the mid 30s and precipitable water (PWAT) values around 0.65”. Tonight, temperatures will dip into the low 60s with dry conditions persisting through tomorrow morning. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Precipitation is not expected in the District today. A LOOK AHEAD: The warmest and driest conditions of the week are forecast on Saturday as a ridge builds over the region. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s across the plains. Meaningful precipitation is not expected until Sunday when a shift in the upper level jet will begin transporting better moisture into the region. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon and evening. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]