Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 1013 AM Sun August 22, 2021 Forecaster: Brad Simmons ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- HEAT RETURNS WITH DRY CONDITIONS - High pressure will strengthen overhead today allowing temperatures to warm back to above normal in the upper 80's to lower 90's over the plains with 70's in the Front Range foothills. Normal high for Denver toady is 87 degrees. Skies will be sunny to mostly sunny through the day with no precipitation expected in or near the District. - Winds will be weaker than yesterday but still breezy at times through the day today from the S/SW early and W/NW later afternoon in the 5-15mph range with gusts to 20mph or more possible. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No precipitation expected today or tonight. A LOOK AHEAD: Temperatures will continue to run in the upper 80's to lower 90's for highs on Monday with a chance for isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Thunderstorm coverage will favor the foothills and Palmer Divide with storms generally producing light rainfall and gusty winds. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]