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Severe weather is a fact of life in Colorado – from blizzards to tornadoes we can and do see it all. Each year the weather is responsible for claiming lives in our state and across the nation and the threat is very real. Storm spotter training allows you to learn how to protect yourself and [...]
Click here for the rest of the story.Before hitting the road, Coloradans need to ensure that they and their vehicles are prepared should inclement weather strike. ThorntonWeather.com presents the first in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Week has declared by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. Check back throughout the week for more winter preparedness stories. Today’s message [...]
Click here for the rest of the story.Winter weather in Colorado can be an inconvenience but more than that it can be deadly. Emergency preparedness for major winter storms – as well as for other types of severe weather – is an important part of living in a state where conditions can change wildly from one moment to the next. To help [...]
Click here for the rest of the story.The National Weather Service has begun a significant upgrade to Denver’s weather radar. The new dual-polarization (dual-pol) radar brings 14 new data types and will greatly enhance the ability of forecasters to monitor and analyze storms. During the upgrade while Denver’s radar is inoperative, ThorntonWeather.com’s radar page will be using the adjacent radar in Cheyenne. [...]
Click here for the rest of the story.A solicitation on a United States government website seeking hollow point bullets and targets for the National Weather Service caused an online stir today. NOAA was forced to quickly deal with the controversy saying it was a ‘clerical error.’ Read the rest of this story on Examiner.com
Click here for the rest of the story.The next time severe weather strikes, don’t be surprised to receive a message on your cellular phone from Uncle Sam warning you of the danger. A new service launched by NOAA’s National Weather Service and the nation’s wireless service providers has begun sending out weather warnings to mobile phones. Get more details on this new potentially life-saving system on Examiner.com. [...]
Click here for the rest of the story.Does a move of 12 miles make a difference in what type of weather is seen in Colorado? Longtime residents know that our weather can vary greatly over short distances and this has many questioning the placement of Denver’s official weather monitoring station. From 1871 to 1949 Denver’s weather was recorded at the National Weather [...]
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: The wildfire threat in Colorado normally increases significantly after the middle of June. This threat usually peaks in early July and remains high [...]
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: In Colorado cloud to ground lightning flashes occur nearly a half [...]
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: Statistics tell us that we are much less likely to become a lightning victim [...]
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