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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 21, 2026 at 8:46:21 am PDT

Elevated fire weather conditions continue through Thursday. Afternoons will be the time frame of most concern when relative humidity is lowest and winds are strongest with gusts up to 30 mph across ridgelines and through gaps and passes. Do your part to be one less spark!

 

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