Tag: national weather service
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More than half of Colorado is under red-flag fire warnings as wildfires rage
As emergency responders battle a series of wildfires across Colorado, warm and dry weather conditions have more than half the state under red-flag fire warnings Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions are not expected to change much during the week, with forecast high temperatures in the up 80s for Colorado Springs, lower 90s…
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Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning issued in El Paso County
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service that includes parts of El Paso County until 4:15 p.m. Monday. “This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and two inch sized hail!” the Weather Service in Pueblo stated on social media. The warning area includes the southern part of the…
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Colorado Springs weather: ‘Mixed bag’ of sunny conditions and thunderstorms this week
Colorado Springs residents should prepare for seasonably warm conditions with possible thunderstorms throughout the week, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. Conditions will vary across the southern part of the state on Monday, with high fire danger in southwestern Colorado, possible storms along the Interstate 25 corridor, and a “small risk” of severe hail in…
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Heat records fall in Colorado Springs, Pueblo; cooldown expected
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information on the records for Colorado Springs and Pueblo. A record high temperature for June 17 in Colorado Springs was set Wednesday when the thermometer hit 99 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The temperature hit a record of 98 at 2:17 p.m., the Weather…
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Temps approach record highs in Colorado Springs, as region tilts along drought status
The Pikes Peak region will feel above average heat this weekend as temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s by Sunday, amid dry and moderate drought conditions. Around 54% of El Paso County was within a drought classification as of Tuesday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s an improvement from early May, when all…
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Southern Colorado cities record well-below average precipitation totals for April, warmer weekend ahead
Despite a flurry of late April showers, three southern Colorado cities recorded well-below average precipitation totals for the month. The much-needed rain and snow this week are riding the coattails for what has, overall, been an extremely dry and blistering hot season with a historically low snowpack that has fire officials on edge. Colorado Springs…
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Winter in May? It might look like it around Colorado Springs
Get ready for a springtime taste of winter in the Pikes Peak region and other areas of southern Colorado in the next few days. A winter storm warning is in effect for Teller County from 6 a.m. Thursday to noon Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The warning area includes the far…
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Colorado Springs weather: Much-needed moisture on tap this week
Colorado Springs is expected to receive some much-needed moisture in the coming days as a relatively dry April comes to a close, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. This week, “we’ll swap out high fire danger for much needed moisture with a near daily shot at showers and thunderstorms across Southern Colorado,” said News 5…
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Wait, wait, wait: Weekend forecast a warning for Colorado Springs gardeners
A stretch of record-breaking warmth this winter and spring may have some Colorado Springs residents tempted to start planting outdoor gardens. Not so fast, say a few experts. Temperatures are expected to dip well below freezing this weekend, a reminder that spring conditions along the Front Range can be unpredictable. Meteorologists warn that warm daytime…
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Friday 24 fire update: Crews take another step toward 100% containment
Containment of the 24 fire between Colorado Springs and Penrose continued to increase, according to a Friday news release from Fort Carson officials. The fire is 86% contained, up from 61% on Thursday. The size of the burn area remained at 7,385 acres. “Fire crews continue to patrol and monitor the control lines,” the news…