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Monday, October 15th, 2018 4:45am MST
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 […]
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Sunday, October 14th, 2018 5:30am MST
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 […]
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Tags: avalanche, blizzard, Cold Temperatures, Colorado Weather, emergency preparedness, frostbite, hypothermia, national weather service, snow, snow storm, wind chill
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Saturday, June 30th, 2018 6:00am MST
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 30 2018 Colorado Lightning Safety Week concludes today…with wildfires […]
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Tags: lightning, lightning safety, national weather service, Weather Education, wildfires
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Friday, June 29th, 2018 6:00am MST
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 […]
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Thursday, June 28th, 2018 6:00am MST
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 28 […]
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 6:00am MST
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 […]
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 4:00am MST
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 […]
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Monday, June 25th, 2018 5:10am MST
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 […]
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Sunday, June 24th, 2018 6:20am MST
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 […]
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 8:16am MST
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 […]
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