Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 847 AM Wed August 17, 2022 Forecaster: Brad Simmons ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- DRY CONDITIONS OVER THE DISTRICT TODAY - The trough of low pressure responsible for the last couple days of heavy rain has pushed southward and taken the chances for showers and thunderstorms along with it. Many areas within the District experienced between 1-3" of rain Monday and Tuesday with isolated higher amounts. - Temperatures will warm into the low and mid 80's over the plains with 60's and 70's in the Front Range foothills which is slightly below normal for the date. Normal high for Denver today is 87 degrees. - Shower and thunderstorm chances will be suppressed to the S and W with dry conditions expected today. Showers and thunderstorms may develop to the W and S of the District over the foothills and crest of the Palmer Divide but upper level steering winds from NW to SE will keep these potential showers and thunderstorms from entering the District. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No precipitation is expected today and tonight. A LOOK AHEAD: Another dry day is in store for Thursday with temperatures returning to near normal values in the mid to upper 80's for highs over the plains. Thunderstorm chances will increase Friday with better chances Saturday and Sunday. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]