Alamosa, CO

11:55 AM MDT on May 16, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 7546 ft
Lon: 105.9° W
Lat: 37.5° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
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Alamosa Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:32 AM MDT
Elevation
7547 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
65.5 °F
Feels Like 65.5 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
5:53 AM
8:07 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 72 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 73 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 66 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
25%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KALS 161652Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01781033
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
65.5 °F
Dew Point
29 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from SE
Wind Gust
12.0 mph
Health
UV
10 out of 16
Pollen
9.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW after midnight.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 34F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCOALAMO3

Wednesday, 16
Partly Cloudy
72 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 17
Partly Cloudy
72 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 18
Partly Cloudy
73 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 19
Partly Cloudy
66 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 20
Partly Cloudy
70 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Partly Cloudy
79 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
75 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
81 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
70 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 23 68 | 30 68 | 28 54 | 27
Wind 5 mph South 7 mph South 11 mph SSW 3 mph SSE
Humidity 63% 25% 21% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 43% 48% 44% 27%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:53 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.76], Average RMSE [2.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [2.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 27 68 | 27 68 | 28 54 | 27
Wind 6 mph SSW 9 mph WNW 11 mph SSW 6 mph SW
Humidity 65% 19% 21% 34%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 44% 44% 22%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.01], Average RMSE [2.10]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.13], Average RMSE [2.81] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 34F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 27 66 | 14 66 | 43 52 | 25
Wind 6 mph SSW 16 mph SSW 22 mph SW 5 mph SW
Humidity 61% 13% 42% 36%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 28% 38% 33% 13%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.10], Average RMSE [2.54]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.54], Average RMSE [4.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 21 64 | 10 64 | 21 46 | 32
Wind 6 mph SW 2 mph SSW 7 mph West 1 mph ENE
Humidity 59% 12% 18% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 42% 53% 27%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.42], Average RMSE [2.71]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [4.36] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 30 63 | 21 70 | 12 50 | 32
Wind 3 mph ENE 5 mph SE 6 mph WSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 86% 20% 11% 50%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 60% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.19], Average RMSE [3.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.06], Average RMSE [4.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 28 73 | 46 73 | 50 50 | 21
Wind 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 11 mph West 4 mph SSW
Humidity 69% 37% 44% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 56% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.94], Average RMSE [3.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.28], Average RMSE [5.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 27 75 | 34 77 | 9 48 | 19
Wind 5 mph SW 3 mph SW 9 mph SW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 60% 22% 7% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 65% 80% 29%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.29], Average RMSE [3.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.85], Average RMSE [5.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 27 68 | 39 70 | 10 50 | 27
Wind 5 mph SW 7 mph SW 15 mph SW 6 mph West
Humidity 57% 34% 9% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.24], Average RMSE [3.66]
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 16 66 | -8 73 | 19 48 | 12
Wind 4 mph WSW 9 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 37% 4% 12% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.99], Average RMSE [4.30]
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 12 64 | 28 63 | 14 46 | 19
Wind 4 mph WSW 9 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 34% 24% 14% 33%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 1% 2% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:10 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:08 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 21 64 | 46 64 | 46 46 | 37
Wind 4 mph WSW 7 mph SW 10 mph SW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 51% 51% 52% 71%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 4% 24% 45% %
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:10 PM
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History & Almanac
May 16, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KALS) 68 °F 33 °F
Record (KALS) 83 °F (1996) 23 °F (1951)
Yesterday 74 °F 33 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 11
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 16, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:53 AM MDT 8:07 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:23 AM MDT 8:36 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:47 AM MDT 9:12 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:08 AM MDT 9:52 PM MDT
Moon 3:19 AM MDT 4:28 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 12m
Length of Day
14h 14m
Tomorrow will be 1m 38s longer.
Waning Crescent, 15% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waning Crescent
May 20
New
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
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82 °F
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81 °F
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81 °F
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30 °F
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32 °F
Limon
33 °F
Wolf Creek Pass
35 °F
Kremmling
36 °F
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Alamosa 64 °F Clear 10:52 AM MDT
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Saguache 68 °F Clear 11:47 AM MDT
Wolf Creek Pass 45 °F Clear 11:55 AM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KALS)
Wind Speed: 4.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 127° (SE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KALS 161652Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01781033

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Dodgers vs. Padres 3:35 PM PDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 70 °F
Mariners vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
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Las Palmas vs. Deportivo 8:00 PM CEST on May 16, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 77° F/ 25° C
Córdoba CF vs. Recreativo de Huelva 8:00 PM CEST on May 16, 2012 Overcast, High 82° F/ 28° C
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Sprint Showdown 7:30 PM EDT on May 19, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race 9:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
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HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 17, 2012 Clear, 63 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS RIO GRANDE RIVER AT ALAMOSA CO, Alamosa, CO 65 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7533 ft 11:15 AM MDT MADIS
North East of Alamosa, CO, Alamosa, CO 65.5 °F - 29 °F 25% SE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7547 ft 11:32 AM MDT Normal  
Hooper, Hooper, CO 72.1 °F 75 °F 28 °F 19% SSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7559 ft 11:55 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
HADS RIO GRANDE RIVER NEAR MONTE VIST CO, Monte Vista, CO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7660 ft 11:15 AM MDT MADIS
North West of, MONTE VISTA, CO 64.1 °F - 34 °F 32% SE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7709 ft 11:55 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
NE of Center, Center, CO 69.1 °F - 28 °F 21% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7630 ft 11:55 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
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Colorado.

If you plan to be outdoors... check the latest weather
information. If thunderstorms are in the forecast... you may want
to curtail outdoor activities.

If you are outdoors and hear thunder... you should immediately get
indoors into a substantial building... or get into any hard topped
vehicle. Lightning can strike several miles away from the storm...
where it is not raining and where you may be.

In Colorado... lightning can occur with thunderstorms that produce
little... if any... rain. Do not wait too long to take action.
Deadly lightning can occur with all thunderstorms. Wait
30 minutes until the last rumble of thunder before resuming
outdoor activities.

If you are caught outdoors during a lightning storm... and there
is no safe shelter nearby... there is not much you can do to
reduce your risk of being struck by lightning. The best thing to
do is find a low spot and stay away from trees. If you are in
the mountains and are above timberline... go to a lower area. If
you are below timberline... try to find an open area away from
trees. If you are in an area of dense trees... do your best to
stay away from the tallest trees.

If you are in a group... stay apart. If someone is struck...
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Remember... when thunder roars... go indoors.


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