Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 859 AM Wed August 9, 2023 Forecaster: Justin Brooks ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- WARMER SUNNY AND DRY TODAY High-pressure will start to build leading to mild and dry conditions throughout the day today. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 80s across the plains with upper 70s to around 80 degrees along the foothills. Mostly sunny skies through the afternoon and into the evening. Overnight will continue mild and dry with lows dropping into the low 60s on the plains with mid to upper 50s along the foothills. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No precipitation is expected today or this evening. A LOOK AHEAD: Warmer tomorrow with a very slight chance for a few late afternoon/eve high-based showers and possible a rumble of thunder or two. Minimal rainfall will be expected as most precipitation will struggle to reach the surface. Similar conditions in place Friday with a slightly better chance for afternoon/eve showers/isolated thunderstorms. The best chance for showers/isolated thunderstorms will be Saturday, possibly with a LOW chance for Message 1’s to be issued as an uptick in moisture at the surface and upper-level is likely. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]