Tag: Weather
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Denver weather: More storms fill the afternoon to evening skies
Colorado continues to be stormy on Thursday as forecasters warn it could be the worst one yet. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of around 89 degrees with a 50% chance of thunderstorms and moderate winds. Many Denver residents felt the variability in weather patterns this week, and it looks like it…
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Wildfire that’s roughly the same size as Denver now poses new life-threatening risk
While growth of the Aspen Acres fire that’s burning southwest of Pueblo has slowed in recent days, firefighters still face significant challenges in several areas found along the perimeter of the blaze. On top of that, the fire is now resulting in another deadly threat – the life-threatening potential of flash flooding, with a large…
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Denver weather: A rainy evening breaks up hot summer day
Another day of afternoon rain is on tap for Denver on Wednesday. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of 92 degrees with moderate winds and a 60% chance of precipitation. Rain isn’t expected until the afternoon, growing in severity as the day continues. Forecasters predict rain to roll in before turning into…
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Denver weather: A potentially rainy afternoon as temperatures skyrocket
Temperatures continue to climb in Denver this summer, and an afternoon rain shower may be the only way to cool them down. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of around 95 on Tuesday, with a 40% chance of afternoon showers. Those rain showers, expected after 3 p.m., are expected across much of…
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Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids
WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) – A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays. Among the events disrupted by the sweltering heat was the Great American…
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Denver weather: Storms possible for Fourth of July weekend
While the forecast is mostly clear for Independence Day weekend, those looking to celebrate later on Saturday may see their fireworks doused out. Maybe that’s for the best. Friday’s forecast is going to be much the same as it has been: typical summer weather, with a high in the low 90s, according to the National…
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Denver weather: More summer heat and visible wildfire smoke
It appears to be rinse and repeat for Denver on Thursday. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of around 92 degrees today with a chance of afternoon showers and patchy smoke visible. This forecast is nearly identical to yesterday’s and will most likely be on the docket for much of the summer.…
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Colorado wildfire roundup: Aspen Acres blaze reaches nearly 48,000 acres; more evacuation orders enacted
The Aspen Acres fire has burned more than 48,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties, with zero containment, and continued moving fast Wednesday. That has prompted incident officials and law enforcement to issue new mandatory evacuation and pre-evacuation orders. The blaze has scorched an additional 20,000 acres since Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero and Custer…
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Lightning that struck golfer started wildfire at Colorado course
A golfer was hospitalized after getting struck by lightning at Lakewood’s Fox Hollow Golf Course on June 30. According to West Metro Fire Rescue, their team responded to the scene just before 6 p.m. after the golfer was struck by the lightning and injured near the course’s 6th hole. After the strike, a lightning-caused wildfire…
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Denver weather: Temperatures stay hot as summer rolls on
With July officially here, Denver is on tap for a streak of 90-degree days with nearly no end in sight. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of around 90 degrees on Wednesday with some patches of wildfire smoke visible. Sunny skies are forecasted for most of the day, except for a 20%…