Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 856 AM Thu May 5, 2022 Forecaster: Justin Brooks ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- WARMER AND DRY TODAY WITH BREEZY AFTERNOON WINDS - After a couple of active weather days, today will be warmer and mild as clouds gradually clear through the rest of the morning bringing mostly sunny skies this afternoon. - High temperatures will reach the mid 60's to low 70's across the District with winds picking up from the north this afternoon. These winds will be between 5-15mph with gusts up to 30mph. - Winds will calm into evening with mild conditions expected through the overnight and into Friday morning as low temperatures drop into the mid 40's to low 50's. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No precipitation is expected today or this evening. A LOOK AHEAD: High-pressure starts to build over Colorado tomorrow as high temperatures jump back into the upper 70's to low 80's with mild conditions throughout the day. Similar conditions to start the day Saturday with a slight chance for scattered high-based rain showers/isolated thunderstorms. Minimal precipitation expected as most rainfall will struggle to reach the surface. Slightly cooler Sunday with a continued slight chance for high-based afternoon rain showers/isolated thunderstorms, however best chances will remain along the foothills and Palmer Divide. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]