SPM 05-28-2022: High Winds and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

Issue Date: Saturday, May 28th, 2022
Issue Time: 10:00 AM MDT

Summary:

Yesterday saw very little precipitation, with 0.01 – 0.09 inches reported at only a handful of stations across the state. However, there were two severe thunderstorm warnings issued yesterday afternoon, one east of Pueblo and one northeast of Greeley– both places where strong winds were reported. High wind reports came in across Colorado, with most clustered in the central plains near the eastern border of the state, and between Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Gusts ranged from 43-68 mph, the highest being associated with the severe thunderstorm warning in Pueblo.

A Flood Advisory is still in effect for the Green River, but no flooding has been reported. More significantly, Red Flag warnings were issued for the majority of Colorado’s southern counties going into this weekend, particularly due to the high winds we’re seeing.

RED FLAG WARNINGS this weekend in southern Colorado. #COwx pic.twitter.com/BrV5MAGI4A

— Alex O’Brien (@WXAlexOBrien) May 28, 2022

There was no flooding reported yesterday. For precipitation estimates in your area over the last few days, check out the map below.

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The map below shows radar-estimated, rainfall gage-adjusted Quantitative Precipitation Estimates (QPE) across Colorado. The map is updated daily during the operational season (May 1 – Sep 30) by 11AM. The following six layers are currently available: 24-hour, 48-hour and 72-hour total precipitation, as well as maximum 1-hour, 2-hour and 6-hour precipitation over the past 24 hour period (to estimate where flash flooding may have occurred). The accumulation ending time is 7AM of the date shown in the bottom right corner. Also shown optionally are vulnerable fire burn areas (post 2012), which are updated throughout the season to include new, vulnerable burn areas. The home button in the top left corner resets the map to the original zoom.