Widespread Afternoon Storms Threaten Southern Colorado, New Mexico with Flooding

A widespread pattern of afternoon and evening thunderstorms with threats of heavy rain, hail, lightning, and flash flooding is expected across multiple U.S. regions through Friday, as saturated grounds increase flood risk. Southern Colorado and New Mexico are forecasted to experience severe storms and heavy rainfall, with New Mexico also facing burn scar flash flooding and a continuation of triple-digit heat into early next week. The Northwest will see scattered thunderstorms through Friday, followed by sunny, seasonal weather over the weekend and cooler, dryer conditions early next week. The Northeast, including Boston and surrounding areas, has been experiencing extreme heat with record highs and high humidity, but a cooling trend accompanied by widespread rainfall is anticipated later in the week. Overall, after this weekend, drier and hotter weather is expected in the Southwest, while cooler and more stable conditions will develop in the Northwest and Northeast. The storm threat will persist in localized forms across mountain regions and some other areas, with the potential for isolated storms into the middle of next week.