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Issue Date: 5\/8\/2016
\nIssue Time: 9:10 AM<\/p>\n

LOW FLOOD THREAT ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE FRONT RANGE, URBAN CORRIDOR, SOUTHEAST PLAINS, NORTHEAST PLAINS, AND PALMER RIDGE.<\/em><\/p>\n

Unsettled weather is expected across much of the state today as the upper-level low shifts overhead. Thanks to the low being cutoff between the split streams in the atmospheric flow pattern (two yellow lines), its movement to the northeast has been slow. The core of the upper low will move overhead today, and the associated cold air aloft will steepen lapse rates and allow for another day of showers\/thunderstorms across much of Colorado.<\/p>\n

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In general, most areas will be less unstable<\/span> than yesterday, especially over much of the High Country. As a result, storm coverage will be less and maximum rain rates will be lower. Areas from the Continental Divide<\/span> and to the east will be the exception as instability will be higher, allowing stronger storms to produce moderate-to-heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n

Far eastern Colorado will be the area to watch<\/span> for a few strong-to-marginally severe storms. Instability will be higher here than any other locations across Colorado. The main threats from any severe storms will be hail (up to 1.5 inches in diameter), gusty winds (greater than 60 mph), and brief heavy rain. For more details, please see the region-specific forecast discussions below.<\/p>\n

Today’s Flood Threat Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For more information on today’s flood threat, see the map below (hover over threat areas for more details). For Zone-Specific forecasts, jump below the map.<\/p>\n