Archive for the ‘Weather Education’ Category
Saturday, April 16th, 2022 5:00am MDT
Over the past week we have highlighted some of the severe weather hazards that we face in Colorado every spring and summer in our Severe Weather 101 series. The dangers these present are significant and not to be taken lightly. Tornadoes grab most of the headlines and certainly are a danger however others like lightning […]
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Tags: Flash Flood, flood, hail, Severe Weather, thunderstorm, tornado, wind
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Friday, April 15th, 2022 5:00am MDT
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 […]
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Tags: lightning, lightning safety
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Thursday, April 14th, 2022 5:00am MDT
During the spring and summer months in Colorado, a wide array of severe weather can strike. Tornadoes may grab all the headlines, but straight line winds and hail can do a great amount of damage in their own right – and they are more common. Straight line winds are winds out of a thunderstorm and […]
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Tags: hail, Severe Weather, Weather Education, wind
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 5:05am MDT
For much of Colorado, floods and flash floods present a grave danger to life and property. These usually are the result of one of two things – spring snow melt occurring rapidly or a severe thunderstorm. Colorado is very susceptible to flash flooding and these occur somewhere every year in the state. The waters from […]
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Tags: Big Thompson Flood, Flash Flood, flood, Severe Weather
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 5:00am MDT
One fact that may surprise those new to Colorado is that we are actually on the western edge of the infamous Tornado Alley. This large swath of land comprises much of the nation’s midsection and is a unique place as the United States sees more tornadoes than any other place on earth. In fact, tornadoes […]
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Tags: Severe Weather, tornado
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Monday, April 11th, 2022 5:00am MDT
We’ve all seen TV or Internet news of a weather related watch or warning being issued. But, how many really know what they mean? There is a pretty big difference between the two and it is important to be aware just what it means to you so you can take the appropriate precautions. Dozens of […]
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Tags: Severe Weather, Weather Education, weather warning
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Sunday, April 10th, 2022 5:00am MDT
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 […]
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Tags: flood, hail, lightning, Severe Weather, tornado, wind
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Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 4:30am MDT
As we have talked about this week, winter weather can be dangerous and downright deadly. However, being prepared helps to ensure that you and your family remain safe when the snow starts to fly or other winter weather conditions occur. It is very easy to ignore the dangers of weather – no matter the season […]
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Tags: all hazards radio, emergency preparedness, NOAA, winter weather, Winter Weather Preparedness Week
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Friday, October 22nd, 2021 3:40am MDT
As snow starts to fall, many Coloradoans and out of state visitors will take advantage of it and head to the mountains for a variety of outdoor activities. Whether skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking, anyone who spends time outdoors in the high country needs to be aware of the danger avalanches present. On average six people […]
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Tags: avalanche, beacon, emergency, emergency preparedness, skiing, snowmobile, snowshoeing, winter weather
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Thursday, October 21st, 2021 4:00am MDT
Winter weather can not only be trying on the mind and soul, it also presents very real dangers to the human body. Extreme wind chills can be deadly and bring on the outset of frostbite and hypothermia. Here in Colorado, all residents should be aware of these hazards and be prepared to deal with them. […]
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Tags: emergency preparedness, frostbite, high winds, hypothermia, wind chill, winter weather
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