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Issue Date: 7\/10\/2016
\nIssue Time: 9:07 AM<\/p>\n

NO FLOOD THREAT IS FORECAST.<\/em><\/p>\n

An upper-level low currently spinning over the Pacific Northwest will slide eastward today, becoming centered over western Montana by midnight tonight. In response, the pressure gradient across Colorado will tighten, bringing gusty winds to much of the state. Additionally, drier air from the west\/southwest will push into Colorado, lowering the IPW values currently shown on the graph below. Abundant sunshine will push high temperatures well above average across a majority of the state, with some records being flirted with along the I-25 corridor and eastern plains.<\/p>\n

\"IPW_20160710\"<\/a><\/p>\n

With hot, dry, and gusty conditions expected, fire danger is high across much of the state. Red Flag<\/span> Warnings are in effect for portions of the following regions: Front Range, Urban Corridor, Palmer Ridge, Southeast Plains, Southeast Mountains, San Luis Valley, Southwest Slope, Grand Valley, Central Mountains, Northern Mountains, and Northwest Slope. Explosive fire growth is a concern, so please be careful with any outdoor activities. The Cold Creek Fire continues to burn in Boulder County (0% contained), as well as the Beaver Creek Fire in Jackson County (5% contained).<\/p>\n

The lone exception to the dry conditions will be the far Northeast Plains and Southeast Plains, much like yesterday. The dryline<\/span> will sit near the eastern CO border, and areas to the east will retain enough moisture for the development of isolated<\/span> thunderstorms. Rain rates will remain below flash flood<\/span> thresholds. The main threats will be strong winds, large hail, and lightning, with brief periods of moderate rainfall. For more details, please see the zone-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