Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Red Flag Warning in Effect Today, June 29, from 12 PM until 8 PM MDT for all of eastern Utah and western Colorado

Dry and hot conditions will prevail through the end of this week as high pressure remains in control. Southwest winds will increase this afternoon ahead of an approaching trough of low pressure and its cold front. Temperatures in many lower valleys will be approaching, if not exceeding triple digit heat! Follow heat safety tips to Beat the Heat at www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

RED FLAG WARNINGS IN EFFECT

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Red Flag Warning Issued: 05/21/2026 05:48:00 PM UTC

Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Sunday

High Temperatures Expected Friday

High Temperatures Expected Saturday

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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Triple Digit Heat and Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today