Flash Flood Prediction Program

Time: 1027 AM Fri September 17, 2021 Forecaster: Tim Tonge ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- COOL AND OVERCAST MORNING WILL BECOME WARM AND SUNNY THIS AFTERNOON - A dip in the upper-level jet passed over northern Colorado early this morning, dragging a cool front across the plains. This front has positioned a cool air mass over eastern Colorado, raising dew points into the 30's across the District. Although there is a bit more moisture than yesterday, no precipitation is expected today. - Overcast across The District this morning will become clear this afternoon. High temperatures will reach the mid 70's. - Tonight will be clear and dry with temperatures around 50 degrees. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No precipitation is expected today or this evening. A LOOK AHEAD: Ridging over the Desert Southwest will continue this weekend, bringing warm and dry conditions to the plains once again. Tomorrow is expected to be sunny and dry, with high's reaching the mid to upper 80's. Similar conditions are expected on Sunday, with clear and sunny skies, and temperatures in the mid 80's. A new system is approaching Colorado from the Pacific Northwest and is expected to reach the central Rockies by Monday. While there is still some uncertainty regarding the path of this wave, long range models are beginning to agree on a more seasonable cool down across the Colorado Springs area early next week. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]