On the afternoon of May 8, 2017, the skies over metro Denver darkened—not just with clouds, but with a supercell storm that would go on to make history. What began as a thunderstorm brewing in the foothills west of Denver… Read More »Mayhem in the Mile High City: Colorado’s Second-Costliest Hailstorm on Record
If you’ve lived in Colorado for more than a season, there’s a good chance you’ve heard hail rattle your roof, crack your car windshield, or shred your garden. From the Eastern Plains to the Denver Metro and up into the… Read More »How Hail Happens: A Colorado Guide to the Science Behind the Stones
It’s that time of year again—spring is waking up across the plains, and with it comes the first chance of severe thunderstorms for Colorado. Today and tomorrow, portions of eastern Colorado sit under a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of… Read More »Colorado Eyes First Severe Weather Threat of the Season
Seattleites are in for a wild ride this week, as a textbook bomb cyclone slams the Pacific Northwest with raw, unrelenting force. From howling winds and towering waves to thunderstorms and unrelenting rain, the storm is offering a textbook lesson… Read More »Seattle’s Epic Bomb Cyclone: A Meteorological Monster Unleashes Power and Fury
A potent storm system moving across the United States is set to deliver a double punch of weather impacts this week. While Colorado and the central Rockies brace for snowfall and a sharp drop in temperatures, the Lower Mississippi Valley… Read More »Storm System Brings Snow to Colorado Mountains and Severe Weather to the Deep South
Today, the Great Plains are witnessing a clash of seasons, with significant weather events unfolding across the region. Denver marked its first measurable snow of the season, while farther southeast, severe thunderstorms, including the potential for strong tornadoes, are impacting… Read More »Severe Weather Grips the Great Plains: Denver’s First Snow While Tornado Threat Looms in Oklahoma
Over the next three days, Colorado is set to experience a variety of severe weather conditions, with the potential for thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding. Wednesday, August 21st: Thunderstorms and Severe Weather A shortwave trough moving through… Read More »Severe Weather Outlook for Colorado: Wednesday, August 21st – Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Colorado residents, especially those in the central and eastern parts of the state, should prepare for a continued period of unsettled weather as we move into Monday and Tuesday. The state has already seen two tornado reports in the past… Read More »Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Colorado: Tornadoes, Heavy Rain, and Hail Possible
As Colorado residents rejoice for some rain, it’s essential to stay informed about the severe storm outlook for tomorrow. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect and how to prepare. Tomorrow’s Outlook (July 16, 2024) Colorado is looking at… Read More »Severe Weather Outlook for Colorado and Surrounding States: Tomorrow
Overview: Today, portions of Colorado face an enhanced threat of severe thunderstorms, particularly over portions of the central and northern High Plains. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an enhanced risk of severe weather, with the potential for gusts… Read More »Severe Weather Outlook for Colorado: June 27, 2024
Hail is one of the most fascinating and potentially dangerous forms of precipitation. These solid ice pellets, formed within the tumultuous updrafts of thunderstorms, can cause significant damage to property, vehicles, and even pose a deadly threat to humans and… Read More »Hail: The Ice Giants of the Sky
Overview Tomorrow, Colorado is set to face severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds, and the possibility of tornadoes. Here’s what you need to know: Storm Prediction Center (SPC) Outlook Specific Details – Hail: Reports indicate baseball-sized hail… Read More »Severe Weather Alert for Colorado on May 29, 2024
Coloradans are advised to stay weather-aware as the arrival of severe weather conditions approaches, including the possibility of tornadoes, across northeast Colorado this afternoon and evening. Recent updates indicate a convergence of atmospheric factors conducive to the development of severe… Read More »Severe Weather Advisory: Potential Tornadoes and Severe Thunderstorms Anticipated in Colorado Today
As the nation keeps an eye on weather patterns during the springtime, Colorado finds itself in a familiar position today, with scattered showers and thunderstorms on the agenda. While the state is marked under a marginal risk level for severe… Read More »Marginal Severe Weather Possible
Tonight, many of us are closely monitoring the development of a severe weather outbreak in the south-central Plains, particularly across central Oklahoma and southeast Kansas [Fig 1 and 2]. All the critical ingredients for a significant severe event are aligning… Read More »Significant Severe Weather Outbreak Threatens South-Central Plains Tonight
A significant tornado outbreak ravaged parts of the central United States from April 26th to April 28th, 2024, leaving a trail of destruction and widespread damage. The outbreak, initiated by a slow-moving yet potent late April storm system, resulted in… Read More »Violent Tornado Outbreak Strikes Central United States
Areas within the Great Plains (including eastern Colorado) are on high alert as severe weather continues to grip the region into tomorrow, with the potential for widespread storms and even tornado activity. Today marked an active day for Colorado with… Read More »Colorado and Surrounding States Brace for an Active Weekend
The Great Plains is gearing up for a turbulent evening and overnight as a potent weather system sweeps through the region, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms. While the Denver Metro area may be experiencing its own weather… Read More »Severe Weather Alert: Great Plains Braces for Intense Storms Tonight
As we brace ourselves for the arrival of spring thunderstorms, Mother Nature seems poised to remind us of her power before February ends. The Midwest and Deep South are facing the potential for severe weather including tornadoes, on Tuesday and… Read More »Severe Weather Potential Looms Over the Midwest and Deep South Next Week
Both Punxsutawney Phil and Flatiron Freddy have agreed that spring is coming early this year and many Coloradans across the state are itching for it to arrive. As Colorado begins to transition from the cold and dark grip of winter… Read More »Colorado’s Spring Thunderstorms: When Tornadoes and Hail Are Likely to Occur Based on Climatological Data
Tornadoes and hailstorms are commonly associated with summer weather, yet today, portions of the Mid-South are poised to experience severe weather this afternoon. It is not uncommon for the southern states to experience severe weather in the winter months due… Read More »Severe Weather Expected in the Mid-South Today & Saturday
A trough of low-pressure will scurry across the Pacific northwest today bringing a good chance for widespread severe weather for eastern portions of Washington state, northern Idaho, northeastern Oregon, and far western Montana. The area of concern is under a… Read More »Severe Weather Chance for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana today.
This Wednesday, May 10, 2023, there will be a chance for severe weather, especially areas east of the I-25 corridor as seen in the map provided by the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. A series of weak disturbances will… Read More »First NWS Slight Chance for Severe Weather in Colorado 5/10/2023
After a round of rain and snow for Colorado, this storm system will continue eastward brigning a decent chance for severe weather across portions of Texas. Best chance for storms will be along eastern portions of the state, including the… Read More »Severe Weather Outlook 4/28/2023
An active start to the severe weather season so far will continue into this weekend with another good chance for severe weather for several locations. Once again, the strongest storms will likely hold off until the later afternoon and into… Read More »Severe Weather Outlook 3/31/2023
There will be an active afternoon and evening for the Texas/Oklahoma area as a cold front moves through the region throughout the day today. This will bring a slight chance for some severe weather late this afternoon and into the… Read More »Severe Weather Outlook 3/24/2023 and into 3/25/2023
A cold front from the west will quickly traverse through Texas late on Thursday, March 23, 2023 through the overnight and into Friday, March 24, 2023. This cold from will bring a good chance for rain showers with a slight… Read More »Another Slight Chance for Severe Weather, overnight Thursday, March 23, 2023, and into daybreak Friday, March 24, 2023, for the Dallas, Texas area.
A quick moving storm system will bring snow for most parts of Colorado late this evening, through the overnight and into Thursday, March 16, 2023. As this system moves through, it will meet some good low-level moisture in Texas and… Read More »Snow for Colorado, Severe Weather for Texas/Oklahoma 3/16/2023
As expected, a round of overnight severe weather impacted the far eastern Oklahoma area and into Arkansas. Fortunately due to minimal daytime heating, most storms did not produce any significant severe weather, however there were reports of hail up to… Read More »Storm Report 3/11, More Severe Weather on the Way?
