Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 956 AM Tue July 23, 2024 Forecaster: Laura Smith ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- Hot, Dry, and Smokey Conditions Expected Today. Northwesterly upper-level winds will continue to transport Canadian wildfire smoke into Colorado through the end of the week. Meanwhile, the heatwave centered over the Four-Corners region will begin expanding today, encouraging hot afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. Dewpoints will be in the mid to upper 30s with precipitable water (PWAT) values around 0.55”. These conditions will support dry weather today and tonight across the District. Overnight lows will dip into the mid 60s with dry conditions persisting tomorrow morning. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Rainfall is not expected in the District today. A LOOK AHEAD: Dry, hot, and smokey conditions are expected tomorrow and Thursday as the dome of high-pressure remains anchored to the Intermountain West. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s tomorrow with a few areas reaching 100°F on Thursday. Looking ahead to Friday, the next disturbance will transport better moisture into the region, supporting chances for afternoon to evening showers and thunderstorms. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]