Weather World
Dotson Reservoir Weather Advisories
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Issue Date: 627 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. WHERE
Aspen Acres Burn Scar. WHEN
From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres 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, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. WHERE
Aspen Acres Burn Scar. WHEN
From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres 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, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 1140 AM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
east central
south central and southeast Colorado.
DAY ONE
This Afternoon and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms will once again be possible this afternoon and well into the evening hours across the mountains and plains. Showers and storms are expected to get a late start later today, with the activity not pushing out onto the plains until very late afternoon or early evening. The overall best chance of showers and storms will be over the greater Pikes Peak region. Little if any rain is expected over the far southeast Plains today or tonight. Showers and storms are expected well into the night time hours over the plains, mainly along and north of highway 50. Some of the storms today over the plains, along and north of highway 50, may be marginally severe, producing wind gusts to 60 mph and quarter size hail.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN
Sunday through Friday Showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening will be a routine occurrence through the period. Some days may see a bit more activity while other days may see less, depending on the location of the monsoon plume. Based on latest guidance, the overall best chance of showers during this period may be midweek and a weak front interacts with the monsoon moisture. Any thunderstorms that form over the Aspen Acres burn scar could cause flash flooding.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible over portions of the region.
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
east central
south central and southeast Colorado.
DAY ONE
This Afternoon and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms will once again be possible this afternoon and well into the evening hours across the mountains and plains. Showers and storms are expected to get a late start later today, with the activity not pushing out onto the plains until very late afternoon or early evening. The overall best chance of showers and storms will be over the greater Pikes Peak region. Little if any rain is expected over the far southeast Plains today or tonight. Showers and storms are expected well into the night time hours over the plains, mainly along and north of highway 50. Some of the storms today over the plains, along and north of highway 50, may be marginally severe, producing wind gusts to 60 mph and quarter size hail.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN
Sunday through Friday Showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening will be a routine occurrence through the period. Some days may see a bit more activity while other days may see less, depending on the location of the monsoon plume. Based on latest guidance, the overall best chance of showers during this period may be midweek and a weak front interacts with the monsoon moisture. Any thunderstorms that form over the Aspen Acres burn scar could cause flash flooding.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible over portions of the region.
@lifehacker
@WIRED