Issue Date: Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
\nIssue Time: 10AM MDT<\/p>\n
A strong upper-level ridge continued to build over the Great Basin on Independence Day Tuesday, providing hot and mostly dry weather across Colorado. Enough low-level moisture was present across the eastern part of the state to fuel isolated<\/span> thunderstorms. Brief heavy rainfall was observed with these storms to the tune of (up to) 0.6 inches in 30 minutes. In addition, hail up to 1 inch and gusty winds up to 60 mph were observed, prompting three severe thunderstorm<\/span> warnings.<\/p>\n Out west, hot and dry weather continued to create conditions favorable for wildfire growth. As of this morning, there are 5 active wildfires going on west of the Continental Divide<\/span>. We will continue to closely track the burn areas from these fires, especially with a prolonged stretch of rainfall expected to start soon (see the Flood Threat Outlook).<\/p>\n Flooding was not reported on Tuesday. For rainfall estimates in your area, check out the State Precipitation Map below.<\/p>\n
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