An incoming disturbance provided enough upward motion that combined with a bit of atmospheric instability to create numerous<\/span> to widespread<\/span> showers and storms across the higher elevations. This sounds more ominous than it was given most storms only lasted for a 15-30 minute period. Showers were the common precipitation form west of the Continental Divide<\/span> with a few tenths of rainfall reported, while thunderstorms were added in the mix to the east. Storms moved at a rapid pace, preventing much rainfall at a given locale. However, a few storms grew big enough to produce short-term heavy rainfall. The highest observed rainfall amounts were across the Front Range and Palmer Divide<\/span> with up to 0.8 inches being reported. However, radar based estimates suggest up to 2 inches fell in localized parts of Morgan, Adams and Fremont counties though unfortunately it was difficult to confirm this without ground based measurements. A cluster of storms prompted a brief Flash Flood<\/span> Warning<\/span> for the East Peak fire scar, where up to 1 inch of rainfall may have fallen.<\/p>\n In addition to the rainfall, gusty winds were reported across many higher elevation locations. For example, gusts up to 57 and 51 mph were reported in Rio Blanco and Eagle counties, respectively.<\/p>\n Flooding was not reported on Thursday. For rainfall estimates in your area, check out our State Precipitation Map below.
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