Of all the weather types associated with thunderstorms – hail, tornadoes, floods, etc – lightning is usually the most dangerous. In the United States there are an estimated 25 million cloud to ground lightning flashes each year and each one is a potential threat to life and property. During the past 10 years there has […]
Click here for the rest of the story.As is customary as we get further into spring, this coming week has been proclaimed Severe Weather Awareness Week. This is an opportunity for the public to get reacquainted with the dangers severe weather presents in Colorado. Tornadoes, lightning, hail, severe wind and flooding are very real hazards that Coloradans face every year during severe […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Wildfires are not strictly a weather-related threat. The weather does however play a significant role in starting fires and in the ability of firefighters to battle them. From the National Weather Service: PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO 500 PM MDT SAT JUNE 26 2021 Colorado Lightning Safety Week concludes today…with wildfires […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Knowing what to do when lightning strikes someone is critical to helping them survive. As with many serious injuries, immediate action must be taken. After the event, lightning strike victims oftentimes face a number of health and mental challenges. From the National Weather Service: PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOULDER CO 600 AM MDT […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Certainly the dangers of lightning are most prevalent outdoors and being indoors is the safest place to be when thunder is heard. Even inside your home or business lightning can be damaging and cause significant injury. From the National Weather Service: PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS 600 AM MDT THU JUN 24 […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Statistics provide insight into the dangers of severe weather and lightning is one of the most deadly. Over the past decade Colorado has been the second deadliest state for lightning and many of these fatalities could have been avoided if the victims had remembered one key phrase: When thunder roars, go indoors. From the National […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Thunderstorms and their associated hazards frequently make appearances in Colorado during the spring and summer months. Lightning presents one of the damaging – and deadly – aspects of these storms and knowing more about the science behind the phenomena helps us to better protect ourselves. As part of Lightning and Wildfire Safety Awareness Week, this […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Colorado has the rather unenviable distinction of ranking fourth in the United States for lightning-related fatalities. During the spring and summer the nice weather finds many residents outside and while clear skies are the norm, storms oftentimes loom and present a very real hazard to residents. From the National Weather Service: PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Colorado is starting its annual Lightning Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week, an important opportunity to educate residents of the dangers lightning presents. One statistic serves to highlight the very real hazard of lightning in Colorado – the Centennial State ranks as the second deadliest state for lightning fatalities in the nation. We oftentimes read about the […]
Click here for the rest of the story.As the sun went down yesterday a thunderstorm moved over the Thornton area. It provided some brief, heavy rain which was very welcome given our drought stricken landscape. Accompanying the moisture was a good bit of lightning which lit up the post-sunset sky. Our west facing webcam captured one bolt as it struck turning night […]
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