The next full moon is a rare supermoon blue moon, also nicknamed the sturgeon moon
The moon will have several nicknames on August 19th: full moon, supermoon, blue moon and sturgeon moon.
Rain chances again Wednesday in Denver, gradual drying trend across Colorado to end the week
A gradual drying trend will continue through the remainder of the week across Colorado. Storms are expected again Wednesday, but they will be less numerous and intense compared to Monday and Tuesday. There is about a 30-40% chance of a shower/t-storm across much of I-25 with one or two stronger storms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds.
Severe Thunderstorm, Flood Watch active across portions of Colorado
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northeastern Colorado through 1 AM Wednesday morning. Primary threats include wind gusts to 70 MPH, isolated very large hail events to 2" in diameter and a tornado or two.
Isolated severe storms and heavy rain across Colorado, possible strong gusts and hail in Denver
Flash flood potential will increase Tuesday afternoon and evening as thunderstorms develop. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across I-25, with the greatest probability across the Eastern Plains.
Flash flooding, severe storms possible Monday in Colorado, Denver included
Flash flood potential is increasing Monday afternoon and evening as thunderstorms develop. All the ingredients are in place.
Rare high-elevation tornado spotted in Teller County
A rare high-elevation tornado occurred in Teller County on Friday afternoon. The tornado survey damage indicated a rating of EF-1 with max winds of 100 MPH.
Highs in the 60s for some on Thursday, monsoon moisture arrives
A cold front moved through Wednesday night, setting the Front Range up for a cool and wet Thursday.
Wildfires causing smoky, unhealthy conditions in much of Colorado
A First Alert Weather Day continues because of the unhealthy air quality due to both local and out-of-state wildfire smoke.
Big heat to start the week across Colorado, near-record heat in Denver
Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver.
Wildfire smoke moves into area, will linger for days
Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest and Canada is surging across Colorado, decreasing air quality and visibility in Denver.
Below average rainfall in Denver so far this July
July tends to be the 2nd wettest month of the year in Denver. This month has been a bit different. 12 of the 16 days have lacked any measurable rainfall (trace is not considered measurable).
Record heat in Denver on Sunday, one more hot day to go across Colorado
DIA hit 101 degrees today, breaking the old record of 100 degrees set back in 1878. It was a brutal weekend with both heat and fire concerns.
Record heat in Denver on Friday, more on the way across Colorado this weekend
DIA hit 102 degrees today, breaking the old record of 101 degrees set back in 1971. This is just the start of a dangerous heat wave lingering through the weekend.
Record-setting heat expected this weekend
Dangerous heat is expected across Colorado through Sunday.
Extreme heat prompts First Alert Weather Days this weekend
Dangerous heat will arrive starting Thursday across the Front Range and the state.