SOUTHERN COLORADO — Track current headlines on severe weather potential in southern Colorado
Track today's conditions on radar:
7:52 p.m. | New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for El Paso County. Schriever AFB, Hanover and Ellicott are in the storm's path.
Severe weather strikes again! We have a new Severe Thunderstorm Warning for El Paso County for a storm located near Fountain. The storm is moving NE at 20 mph, and may contain quarter size hail. #cowx pic.twitter.com/1ayiWli5D4
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 30, 2021
6:59 p.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m. for the Colorado Springs metro region. Stay weather alert and seek shelter as storm passes through your area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now effect for Colorado Springs proper. The storm cell over SW Colorado Springs is moving NE at 15 mph with heavy rain and quarter size hail. Another line of strong storms is pushing into Shirley and Falcon. #cowx pic.twitter.com/HfWVW0TLZr
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 30, 2021
6:20 p.m. | Tornado Warning in effect for eastern Las Animas and southwestern Baca counties.
We have a Tornado Warning in effect for eastern Las Animas & southwestern Baca counties.Trained storm spotters in the area have reported a funnel cloud halfway to the ground. Other threat with this storm is tennis ball sized hail! #cowx pic.twitter.com/I3FyadhnSI
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 30, 2021
5:50 p.m. | Two Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Pueblo County.
Two Severe Thunderstorm Warnings right now in Pueblo County! The storm moving into Boone is moving away from town, while another storm is pushing heavy rain and hail towards the reservoir. #cowx pic.twitter.com/IkwHiIq83F
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
5:15 p.m. | A moist upslope flow pattern could bring more significant rainfall to Southern Colorado through Monday evening.
A moist, upslope flow pattern could bring more significant rainfall to Southern Colorado through Monday evening. Wettest period will be tomorrow afternoon and evening, but Memorial Day could be quite soggy too! #cowx pic.twitter.com/2C0Grf1KMw
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
4:45 p.m. | A brief hail storm hit around Highway 115 and Lake Ave.
#WeatherAlert
— Ryan Mutch (@ryanmutchkoaa) May 29, 2021
Here's a quick video of a brief hail storm that hit around Hwy 115 and Lake Ave. @KOAA pic.twitter.com/gX7dRlqkB8
3:50 p.m. | We have a brand new Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the south side of Colorado Springs.
We have a brand new Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the south side of Colorado Springs. Storm is moving SE at 10 mph. Areas in the path of this storm include: Fountain, Stratmoor, Peterson AFB, Security-Widefield and Cimarron Hills.#cowx pic.twitter.com/OMuYbqPj67
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
3:50 p.m. | Hail showing up near Austin Bluffs and Rangewood
#SevereWx AustinBluffs and Rangewood. #cowx. pic.twitter.com/Z1vNd7mpH8
— Rob Quirk (@KOAARobQuirk) May 29, 2021
3:35 p.m. | Storm pulsing over Colorado Springs has now turned severe.
Storm that was pulsing up over Colorado Springs has turned severe. Heaviest rain and hail is noted just east of town along Palmer Park Blvd. Storm is moving SE at 15 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/Ske79V50Rc
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
3:20 p.m. | Not yet severe, but watching this storm cell pulsing up right now just north and west of downtown Colorado Springs.
Not yet severe, but watching this storm cell pulsing up right now just north and west of downtown Colorado Springs. Might be seeing pea size hail in Old Colorado City. #cowx pic.twitter.com/S7Qoc9h4JR
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
2:45 p.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for northern El Paso County.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for northern El Paso County, and includes Black Forest and Falcon. Storm is moving SE at 25 mph, with half-dollar size hail and 60 mph gusts. #cowx pic.twitter.com/7gTUSxTAXV
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
2:10 p.m. | Two new Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are now in effect.
Two new Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are now in effect. Both storms are capable of hail up to 1.5" in diameter, and are moving NE at 20-25 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/XmVnF1PnY4
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
2:00 p.m. | A Tornado Watch has been issued for a large portion of Southern Colorado this afternoon. Large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall will be the other main threats.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 pm for most of the I-25 corridor and southeastern Plains. During severe weather season, make sure that you and your family have a way to receive weather warnings. #cowx pic.twitter.com/rKYlPbJZrQ
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
1:55 p.m. | Watching a severe thunderstorm growing over northeastern El Paso County. Take shelter from Eastonville to Peyton for half-dollar size hail and gusty winds.
First Severe Thunderstorm Warning of the day for northeastern El Paso County. Storm is moving slowly east at 15 mph, with half-dollar size hail and 60 mph gusts possible. Head indoors until the storm passes. #cowx pic.twitter.com/Y7FOZbJjmb
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 29, 2021
First Alert 5 Weather Forecast:
Sunshine early in the day will provide the fuel needed to trigger thunderstorms by the afternoon. Storm initiation time over the mountains will be around the lunch hour. As the storms move into the Plains, a more favorable environment for severe weather will help to intensify these storms. The main threats today will be large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.
The main window for severe weather along the I-25 corridor will occur between 1-6 pm. For the eastern Plains, severe weather will be possible from 3 pm to midnight.
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