31.   Afternoon thunderstorms will be widespread from New Mexico to the Grand Canyon and northeast into Wyoming.

32.   Ahead of the front, isolated strong thunderstorms are possible in the Dakotas.

33.   But thunderstorms are localized phenomena, and Black took pains to note that the storm had not reached the airport at the time of the crash.

34.   But thunderstorms are localized phenomena and Black took pains to note that the storm was still outside the airport at the time of the crash, he said.

35.   Farther north, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible in the northern Rockies as a cool front presses slowly southeast.

36.   Farther south, sunshine will be limited over the central and southern Rockies where afternoon thunderstorms will be common.

37.   Farther west, isolated, strong thunderstorms are possible over northwest Texas as relatively moist winds from the east are forced to ascend the sloping terrain.

38.   Gusty thunderstorms are likely in Florida near the tail end of the front.

39.   However, if moisture from the Gulf of Mexico gathers faster than expected, thunderstorms could be more prolific.

40.   However, isolated potent thunderstorms are possible in the southwestern Plains.