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Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains; Extreme Heat Coming to the Southwest U.S.

Heavy to severe thunderstorms may bring areas of excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the southern Plains through Friday. A Slight Risk of excessive rainfall has been issued. Dangerously hot temperatures are forecast across parts of southern Arizona and far southeastern California Saturday through Monday. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued. Read More >

 

Red Flag Warning in Effect Sunday June 24

from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT for Far Southwest Colorado

 

Critical Fire Weather conditions are likely again on Sunday across far southwest Colorado including the Cortez and Durango areas. The rest of the area will see higher relative humidity due to a passing disturbance and cold front.  Any new fire starts could have the potential to grow rapidly and become very difficult, or nearly impossible to control. 

 

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT SUNDAY

(click image for detailed view of latest hazards: some elevation specific)


Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Monday

High Temperatures Expected Sunday