Time: 948 AM Tue June 15, 2021 Forecaster: Brad Simmons ------------------------- Heavy Precipitation Outlook Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- DRY WITH RECORD BREAKING HEAT - Temperatures will peak in the upper 90's to lower 100's over the the District this afternoon resulting in record breaking heat. Average highs for Denver today are 83 degrees. The record high of 97 set in 1952 and tied in 1993 is expected to be broken at DIA this afternoon. - Skies will remain on the sunny side with clouds developing over the foothills and along the Palmer Divide in the afternoon. Upper level steering winds from the N is expected to keep any thunderstorm activity well to the S and SW of the District. Far S Douglas and Jefferson Counties outside the District boundaries stand the best chances for a stray storm this afternoon. - Smoke from wildfires over Utah will likely result in an increase in hazy conditions reducing visibilities later today. The upper level smoke/haze will also make for a colorful sunset this evening. STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: No precipitation expected today or tonight. WORST CASE SCENARIO: Thunderstorms that develop over the crest of the Palmer Divide push an outflow boundary northward initiating isolated thunderstorms over the District. A LOOK AHEAD: Mid and upper level moisture will increase on Wednesday and will result in more cloud cover in the afternoon likely reducing high temperatures by a degree or two. There will be a chance for isolated high-based afternoon thunderstorms providing a bit of relief from the heat for some. Storms Wednesday generally produce minimal rain and gusty winds but a stronger storm may contain moderate rainfall. MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]