Two distinct areas, for two distinct reasons, will feature low flood threats during this period. The Northeast Plains will experience a period very similar to yesterday’s isolated<\/span>-to-scattered<\/span> thunderstorms, which included a few severe storms and bouts with moderate-to-heavy rainfall. The other distinct area will be across southwestern Colorado, namely the Southwest Slope and San Juan Mountains regions. There, better moisture aloft is being transported in from the west\/southwest (as shown by the water vapor image\/annotations below).<\/p>\n During the afternoon, isolated<\/span>-to-scattered<\/span> showers\/thunderstorms will be high-based across southwestern Colorado, mainly over the higher terrain. Gusty outflow<\/span> winds in combination with the high-based thunderstorms producing lightning will heighten fire concerns, mainly over the lower elevations of the Southwest Slope. With that said, as the afternoon turns to evening, moisture will mix down as outflow<\/span> helps to saturate the lower levels. This increase in the depth of moisture, particularly near the surface, will allow for locally heavy rainfall. Storm motions will help mitigate the flood threat somewhat, but a low flood threat is warranted.<\/p>\n
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