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 >

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Recent warm temperatures have caused rapid melting of lower elevation snowpack and rises in area rivers and creeks across southwest Wyoming The Blacks Fork River near Little America (pictured below) was at 11.1 feet at 11 am Tuesday morning which is nearly a foot above flood stage. A Flood Warning is in effect along the Blacks Fork River from around Granger to Flaming Gorge Reservoir until 1015 am Wednesday where moderate flooding is expected. Snowmelt runoff will also keep streams, creeks and drainage ditches running high through mid-week across southwest Wyoming. For the latest road conditions in Wyoming, dial 511 or the go to the Wyoming Travel Information Map.

Temperatures: A warming trend is expected Tuesday and Wednesday with most high temperatures in the 50s below 7500 feet for Tuesday and Wednesday. These warm temperatures will likely accelerate the melting of remaining snowpack below 8000 feet, and keep rivers and streams running high.

**Pictures of Blacks Fork Flooding on Sunday, March 12th - Click on a picture for slide show (photos courtesy of Judy Roderick)**

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Flood Warning in effect for urban areas and small streams for snowmelt until 1015 am Wednesday for the Blacks Fork River from around Granger to Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

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Current Stage and Forecast for Blacks Fork River Near Little America (gage site pictured above)	Current Stage for Hams Fork Above Viva Naughton Reservoir