Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Fire Weather Threat in the Southwest U.S.

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall and isolated flooding over portions of the Southern Plains today and Saturday. Dry conditions, combined with gusty winds and low relative humidities will continue to support an elevated to critical fire weather threat in the Desert Southwest into to early next week. Read More >

Red Flag Warning in Effect Sunday June 24

from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT for Far Southwest Colorado

Critical Fire Weather conditions are likely again on Sunday across far southwest Colorado including the Cortez and Durango areas. The rest of the area will see higher relative humidity due to a passing disturbance and cold front. Any new fire starts could have the potential to grow rapidly and become very difficult, or nearly impossible to control.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT SUNDAY

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Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Monday

High Temperatures Expected Sunday

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Fire Weather Threat in the Southwest U.S.

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Sunday