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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 4:32:30 am PDT

Temperatures warm mid to late this week, with Valley highs approaching 100 degrees by Thursday. Warm overnight lows will bring limited relief. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk is expected.
Fire Weather Safety: Avoid outdoor burning. Properly dispose of cigarettes and matches. Avoid power equipment that creates sparks. Make sure no vehicle parts drag on the ground, including towing chains. Do not park your vehicle over dry grass/vegetation.

 

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