{"id":3339,"date":"2016-08-06T10:48:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-06T16:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coloradofloodthreat.com\/?p=3339"},"modified":"2016-08-07T08:45:40","modified_gmt":"2016-08-07T14:45:40","slug":"ftb-08-06-2016-heavy-rainfall-threat-increases-east-of-the-continental-divide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive-coftb.dewberryanalytics.com\/?p=3339","title":{"rendered":"FTB 08-06-2016: Heavy Rainfall Threat Increases East of The Continental Divide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Issue Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2016
\nIssue Time: 10:45 AM MDT<\/p>\n

— MODERATE<\/strong> flood threat for parts of Urban Corridor, Palmer Ridge and Southeast Plains<\/em>
— LOW<\/strong> flood threat for Front Range, Southeast Mountains, San Juan Mountains, Central Mountains<\/em><\/p>\n

It has taken longer than expected, but low level moisture is now firmly entrenched east of the Divide<\/span>. Although the precipitable water<\/span> (PW<\/span>) chart, below, appears to not have changed much over the past 24 hours, there has been an important redistribution of moisture so that what started as upper-level monsoonal moisture has now been transported more into the low-levels. This promotes higher instability and potential for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, higher moisture continues to be in place west of the Divide<\/span>, although the moisture spigot will slowly come to an end as substantial drying is seen over Utah and Arizona.<\/p>\n

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For today, we expect a very active day with showers and thunderstorms developing by noon over the higher terrain. West of the Divide<\/span>, coverage outside of the San Juans will be more limited than past days. East of the Divide<\/span>, we expect a significant increase in coverage especially over the Palmer Ridge and the Urban Corridor. A moderate flood threat is in place for parts of the region for very heavy 1-3 hour rainfall. Antecedent rainfall is also an important factor over the Southeast Plains warranting a moderate flood threat there as well. Morning low\/mid-level cloud cover will likely cause weaker instability over the Northern Mountains and Northeast Plains so flooding is not expected in these regions.<\/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, scroll below the map.
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Zone-Specific Forecasts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Front Range, Urban Corridor, Palmer Ridge, Southeast Mountains, Raton Ridge, Southeast Plains, Northeast Plains:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partly to mostly cloudy early, then scattered<\/span> to widespread<\/span> shower and thunderstorm activity developing by early afternoon. Storms will first occur over the higher terrain and then propagate and expand in coverage farther east. Max 1-hour rain rates up to 2.5 inches will be possible, with max 3-hour rates up to 3.8 inches. A moderate flood threat has been posted for parts of the region with a low flood threat surrounding that. Hail up to 0.5 inches and winds up to 55mph will be possible with the strongest cells.<\/p>\n

Primetime: 1PM to 9PM except 11PM for eastern areas.<\/p>\n

San Juan Mountains, Southwest Slope, Grand Valley, Central Mountains:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partly cloudy early with scattered<\/span> showers and thunderstorms developing by noon. Max 15-minute rainfall up to 0.6 inches possible, max 1-hour up to 1.0 inch and max 24-hour up to 2 inches. Isolated<\/span> flash flooding<\/span> and debris slides are possible. Antecedent rainfall is also a factor that will cause higher runoff than with dry soils. A low flood threat has been posted for the San Juans and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

Primetime: 12PM to 9PM<\/p>\n

Northwest Slope, Northern Mountains, San Luis Valley:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mostly cloudy and with isolated<\/span> to scattered<\/span> showers and weak thunderstorm possible. Max 1-hour rain rates up to 0.6 inches possible. Flooding is not expected today.<\/p>\n

Primetime: 12PM to 7PM<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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