Time: 944 AM Fri August 30, 2024
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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Heavy Precipitation Outlook
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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Warm, sunny and mostly dry today
A minimal overall change to the upper-level flow aloft as
northwesterly wind brings generally dry conditions across the District
today. High temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s on the plains
with around 80 degrees for areas adjacent to the foothills. Mostly
sunny skies throughout the morning with clouds increasing in the
afternoon.
A slight chance for a few high-based showers and possibly a
thunderstorm or two along the higher terrain and into the foothills
with minimal rainfall expected within the District boundaries. A few
sprinkles to light rain cannot be completely ruled out if storms
persist off the foothills, however, there will be a better chance for
gusty winds rather than any meaningful precipitation.
Skies will clear out during the evening hours with mild and dry
conditions through the overnight. Overnight temperatures will drop
into the mid to upper 50s on the plains with low to mid 50s along the
foothills.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Typical showers along the
foothills will produce a trace to 0.05” total in 10-30 minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A moderate to strong shower/thunderstorm will
have the potential to produce 0.05”-0.25” total in 10-30 minutes.
A LOOK AHEAD: Very little change tomorrow will bring similar
conditions for the District. Slightly warmer high temperatures with
highs flirting with 90 degrees by the afternoon. Sunday will likely be
mild and dry throughout most of the day. A slight chance for a few
high-based showers and possibly a thunderstorm or two in the
afternoon, mainly along the foothills. Minimal, if any, precipitation
will be expected inside the District throughout the day Sunday.
LOCATION
PRIME TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Foothills above 6500ft
Boulder
100 PM TO 600 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.05" (10%) to 0.25" (5%)
NONE
Douglas
100 PM TO 600 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.05" (10%) to 0.25" (5%)
NONE
Jefferson
100 PM TO 600 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.05" (10%) to 0.25" (5%)
NONE
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
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http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]