Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 854 AM Mon August 14, 2023 Forecaster: Laura Smith ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS ACROSS THE DISTRICT TODAY A drying and warming pattern begins today as a heat dome over the Desert Southwest expands into the Four Corners region. Today will be mostly sunny followed by highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Atmospheric conditions will be stable across the District, therefore no storm activity expected. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No rainfall is expected today WORST CASE SCENARIO: A stray shower rolls off the foothills onto the plains and produces a trace ton 0.25” in 30-45 minutes. A LOOK AHEAD: Tomorrow, afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 80s to low 90s under sunny skies once again. Heat intensifies Wednesday, lingering through the remainder of the week, with high temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s with clear and sunny skies. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]