Posted 34 minutes ago – National Weather Service Heavy rainfall possible into this evening across portions of the southeastern Mountains, Interstate 25 corridor and portions of the southeastern Colorado plains. A Very moist atmosphere is projected to remain in place over the majority of southern Colorado into this evening. Upslope flow in combination with abundant atmospheric moisture will allow showers and thunderstorms to develop over southern Colorado today. Especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 9 pm MDT this evening. The Flash Flood Watch continues for. Portions of East Central Colorado, South Central Colorado and southeast Colorado, including the following areas, in east central Colorado, El Paso County and Teller County and the Rampart Range. In South Central Colorado, Fremont County, northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, wet Mountain Valley and wet mountains. In southeast Colorado, Crowley county, Eastern Las Animas County, Huerfano County, Otero County, Pueblo County and western Las Animas County. Until 9 pm MDT this evening. A Very moist atmosphere is expected to remain in place across southern Colorado into this evening. At the surface, low level easterly winds are expected to enhance the development of showers and thunderstorms, especially along and near the southeastern Colorado mountains into this evening. Showers and thunderstorms are projected to be efficient rainfall producers, with localized rainfall rates up to two inches per hour anticipated. In addition, areas that received heavy rainfall over the past several days will be susceptible to flash flooding. Flooding of urban areas, creeks, Arroyos and normally dry washes will be possible into this evening Wednesday. Heavy rainfall on burn scars may result in dangerous mud and ash flows. High flows may occur on area streams and rivers due to increased runoff. Recommended actions A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Excerpted from ready.gov Before: Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home if you live in an area that has a high flood risk. Consider installing check valves to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home. If feasible, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds. More: What to do before a flood. During: Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move. If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following: Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor. Be aware of stream, drainage channels, canyons and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without typical warnings such as rain clouds or heavy rain. If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips: Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you. Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be swept away quickly.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:34:00 +0000
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