Time: 838 AM Wed June 28, 2023
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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Heavy Precipitation Outlook
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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ANOTHER HOT, BREEZY AND MOSTLY DRY DAY
Southwesterly flow aloft will continue to dominate over the region
today bringing hot, breezy and mostly dry conditions across the
District.
High temperatures will once again hit the low 90’s in some spots
today under partly cloudy skies. Mild and dry conditions to start the
day, with winds picking up into the afternoon, with gusts peaking
between 20-30mph from the WSW with winds decreasing significantly
after sunset.
A slight chance late this afternoon and evening for a few high-based
showers/isolated thunderstorms with the best chance between 6-10pm.
Most if not all precipitation will struggle to reach the surface today
as long as dew points at the surface mix out through the morning. If
dew points remain elevated, a better chance for impactful rain will be
possible this afternoon and evening, however, chances for good storm
development will remain minimal this afternoon and evening.
Overnight will be mild with lows dropping into the low to mid 50’s
for the plains with mid to upper 40’s along the foothills.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Typical rain showers will
produce a TR-0.10” total, in 10-30 minutes. A weak to moderate
thunderstorm will produce 0.10-0.30” total, in 10-30 minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A moderate to strong thunderstorm is able to
develop and could potentially produce up to 0.6” total in 45-60
minutes.
A LOOK AHEAD: A better chance for showers/thunderstorms Thursday as a
disturbance moves through the region. An uptick in overall moisture,
combined with upper-level support will likely result in a chance for
heavy rainfall Thursday. Similar conditions remain in place Friday,
although upper-level shifts northwesterly, leading to slightly less
chances for heavy rainfall as storms expected to increase in speed
during the day and into the evening Friday. This weekend will remain
fairly active with afternoon and evening showers/thunderstorm chances
both Saturday and Sunday.
LOCATION
PRIME TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Plains
Adams
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.1" (10%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
Arapahoe
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.1" (10%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
Boulder
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.1" (10%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
Broomfield
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.1" (10%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
Denver
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.1" (10%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
Douglas
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (30%) to 0.1" (20%) to 0.3" (10%)
NONE
Jefferson
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (25%) to 0.1" (15%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
Foothills above 6500ft
Boulder
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (20%) to 0.1" (10%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
Douglas
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (30%) to 0.1" (20%) to 0.3" (10%)
NONE
Jefferson
500 PM TO 1000 PM
Trace (25%) to 0.1" (15%) to 0.3" (5%)
NONE
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
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