00:00Parts of the central United States could see up to 8 inches of rain by Thursday night.
00:05A slow-moving storm system is combining with tropical moisture.
00:08To fuel repeated rounds of thunderstorms across the plains,
00:12the greatest flash flood concern stretches from northwestern Texas through central Oklahoma into Missouri.
00:19Forecasters expect 2 to 4 inches of rain across a much wider area,
00:23with localized totals potentially reaching 8 inches.
00:26The storms could also produce hail and wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour.
00:31Heavy rain may disrupt evening commutes and slow traffic along major interstates, including I-35, I-40, and I-44.
00:39In northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, colder air could bring snow to higher mountain passes.
00:45While Denver is forecast to receive rain, the rainfall could offer relief to drought-stricken communities.
00:51But repeated downpours may overwhelm low-lying areas and poor drainage systems.
00:56Conditions are expected to turn cooler as the storm moves east later in the week.
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