The Rockies and High Plains are bracing for a stormy Friday as monsoon moisture combines with weak upper-level disturbances to generate widespread showers and thunderstorms. Residents should prepare for the possibility of localized flash flooding, particularly in areas with burn scars and steep terrain, where the risk is heightened due to reduced water absorption. The National Weather Service has issued a Slight Risk alert for Colorado’s Front Range and the southern High Plains, indicating an elevated chance of thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall from Friday afternoon into the night.