Apex Wx

Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Across Eastern Kansas and Oklahoma
Heavy thunderstorms are expected to bring a risk of localized flash flooding across eastern Kansas and Oklahoma through Saturday, where the greatest rainfall threat is forecast. Some areas could receive several inches of rain in a short period, especially if thunderstorms repeatedly move over the same locations. Flooding is most likely on roads, in low-lying areas, near small streams, and in places with poor drainage. Thunderstorms may also become strong to severe while producing intense downpours. Farther east, scattered thunderstorms are expected from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Although widespread flooding is not expected there, any storm could produce brief, heavy rainfall capable of causing isolated flash flooding, particularly in cities and mountainous terrain.

Elevated Fire Weather Concerns Develop Across the Cascades and Central Colorado
Dry weather will continue across much of the western United States as high pressure strengthens over the region. Although widespread dangerous fire conditions are not expected, localized fire weather concerns will develop in parts of the Cascades and central Colorado. Along the eastern slopes of the Cascades, increasing winds combined with very dry air may allow any new or existing fires to spread more quickly. In central Colorado, a few thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon and evening, but many could produce little rainfall while generating lightning. These dry thunderstorms may ignite new fires in areas where vegetation is already very dry. Residents and visitors should use extra caution with any activity that could start a wildfire and remain alert for changing fire conditions.