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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into 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

(click image for detailed view of latest hazards: some elevation specific)


Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Monday

High Temperatures Expected Sunday