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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tornadoes reported in northeast Colorado amid storms Friday
DENVER (KDVR) — Multiple tornadoes touched down in northeastern Colorado on Friday evening. The National Weather Service said that weather spotters confirmed that a tornado near Merino touched down shortly after 5 p.m. The agency said there were multiple reports of tornadoes as the storm moved through the area around Akron within the hour. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 Tornado warnings were issued in the area. The NWS said damage to trees was likely, and flying debris could be dangerous for people outside. For people in areas where a tornado warning was issued, the NWS recommends moving to an inside room or the lowest floor of a building and staying away from windows. People who are outdoors, in a vehicle or in a mobile home should find the nearest substantial shelter to protect themselves from flying debris. Several storm warnings have been issued in the area to warn residents of large hail and strong winds. The National Weather Service out of Boulder issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for several areas through 9 p.m. on Friday. Pinpoint Weather Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser said lightning, wind and hail will be the main concerns of the storm. He said the storms may begin to clear after 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Denver and Front Range areas can expect some passing clouds Friday evening. More storms are expected through Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to stay updated on the forecast before taking part in outdoor activities this weekend, as the weather is subject to change. Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information: Interactive Denver weather radar Colorado weather alerts Business, church and school closings Weather newsletters FOX31 News app The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storms could bring large hail, tornadoes to Colorado plains Friday
DENVER (KDVR) — Severe weather conditions are possible in areas of Colorado's Eastern Plains on Friday evening, with the potential of bringing large hail, wind gusts and tornadoes. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 The National Weather Service out of Boulder issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for several areas through 9 p.m. on Friday, including the following counties Baca Prowers Kiowa Cheyenne Lincoln Kit Carson Yuma Washington Phillips Sedgwick Logan Washington Morgan Pinpoint Weather Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser said lightning, wind and hail will be the main concerns of the storm. He said the storms may begin to clear after 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Denverites can expect to see some passing clouds along the Front Range on Friday evening. More storms are expected throughout the holiday weekend. A Pinpoint Weather Watch is issued for Saturday as daytime sunshine could initiate thunderstorms that generate lightning, wind and hail. Be sure to stay updated on the forecast before taking part in outdoor activities this weekend as the weather is subject to change. Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information: Interactive Denver weather radar Colorado weather alerts Business, church and school closings Weather newsletters FOX31 News app The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Denver weather: These clouds make it look like it is raining when it is dry
DENVER (KDVR) — Have you ever seen what appears to be dark clouds raining down on Denver without feeling any moisture? A weather phenomenon can explain that. Virga clouds make it look like it is raining even when it is dry on the ground. What does '50% chance of rain' mean on a weather forecast? Pinpoint Weather meteorologist Dave Fraser explains that the clouds are indeed raining, but the rain doesn't make it to the ground. The phenomenon is common in the Denver metro area because of the semi-arid climate, creating drier air around the city, Fraser explained. 'The clouds are trying to rain, and it runs into drier air sitting over the Mile High City, and it just evaporates,' Fraser said. This process can lead to gusty winds at times, so people on the ground will feel the wind but not the rain. Fraser said virga clouds are a common sight for Coloradans. Look for clouds that may be darker with streaks toward the bottom, as if the cloud is raining. The streaks typically fade in the sky, showing where the falling rain is evaporating. Virga clouds can be present during the day or night, or even shortly after it rains, as Fraser said the air remains dry even with recent precipitation. With the severe weather season beginning and May being the wettest month of the year for Denver weather, these clouds may be a common sight in the coming months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
