Prolonged, Intense Heat Wave; Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Rockies; Severe Weather in the Central US

Extremely dangerous heat will persist from the Midwest to the East Coast into late this week. Monsoonal moisture may produce excessive rain and considerable flash flooding and debris flows, especially near recent burn scar areas in New Mexico and west Texas. Severe storms are possible this evening from the southern/central Plains into the Great Lakes, and the northern/central Plains Tuesday. Read More >

...Heavy runoff from snow melt will keep river flows strong and present hazards near waterways across western Colorado and eastern Utah...

Above normal temperatures...with mild nights...will allow the rest of the high country snow pack to melt at an accelerated rate through at least the middle of the week.

Remember at higher flows...river banks can become saturated and unstable. Caution is urged as these banks can erode or collapse unexpectedly. Expect extra debris to be swept downstream. Do not let children play near high flowing rivers...creeks and canals.

River rafters and kayakers should use caution on rivers with high flows...strong currents...and cold water temperatures. Novices should ride with experienced guides or commercial outfitters. Even experienced boaters should be aware of the hazards a river presents at differing levels and rates of flow.

The national weather service in grand junction is urging everyone in western colorado and eastern utah to stay safe and use extra caution around rivers...streams...and creeks during this runoff period.

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Prolonged, Intense Heat Wave; Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Rockies; Severe Weather in the Central US

Runoff from snow melt will keep river flows strong