Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flash Flood Watch issued August 31 at 6:35AM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Willow burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of central Colorado, including the following
areas, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Central Lake
County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and
11000 Feet.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Willow burn scar will be possible
up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Willow
burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay
up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall
could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and debris flows
in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Locations in and near the Willow Burn Scar, and the Chalk Cliffs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
849th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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