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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
627 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COC125-020045-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240502T0045Z/
Yuma CO-
627 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN YUMA COUNTY...

At 627 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 14 miles southwest of Wray, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Vernon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3985 10244 3995 10244 3998 10228 3982 10228
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 268DEG 30KT 3990 10236

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KAK


Severe Thunderstorm Warning


Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
623 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COC125-020045-
/O.CON.KGLD.SV.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240502T0045Z/
Yuma CO-
623 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN YUMA COUNTY...

At 622 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles southwest
of Wray, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported half dollar sized hail 1
         miles ESE of Abarr.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Vernon.

This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 220 and 241.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3980 10254 3998 10255 4006 10214 3974 10215
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 269DEG 30KT 3991 10239

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

KAK


Severe Weather Statement


Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
627 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COC125-020045-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240502T0045Z/
Yuma CO-
627 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN YUMA COUNTY...

At 627 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 14 miles southwest of Wray, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Vernon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3985 10244 3995 10244 3998 10228 3982 10228
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 268DEG 30KT 3990 10236

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KAK


Red Flag Warning


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
238 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ232-233-237-020300-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240502T0300Z/
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon-
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
238 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 232, 233, AND 237...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 232, 233 and 237.

* Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
  growth and spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
238 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ224-021245-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0030.240502T1800Z-240503T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0032.240502T1800Z-240503T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0031.240503T1800Z-240504T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240502T0300Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
238 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
  growth and spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$


Fire Weather Watch


URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
238 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ224-021245-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0030.240502T1800Z-240503T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0032.240502T1800Z-240503T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.A.0031.240503T1800Z-240504T0100Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0031.000000T0000Z-240502T0300Z/
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache-
238 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 224.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

* Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid rates of fire
  growth and spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Denver CO
623 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ049-020100-
Washington County CO-
623 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY
THROUGH 700 PM MDT...

At 623 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cope, or 25 miles north of Seibert, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail
         damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Cope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3957 10306 3981 10280 3957 10280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 251DEG 10KT 3967 10285

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

BARJENBRUCH


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
409 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027-041-NEZ079>081-022215-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Greeley-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
409 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 /509 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

More widespread thunderstorms will develop north of I-70 in
northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska this evening. A few severe
storms capable of producing large to very large hail are possible,
mainly between 8pm-3am MDT. Locally heavy rainfall will also be
possible in those areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated to develop over portions of
northeast Colorado and northwest Kansas Friday afternoon. Severe
storms capable of producing damaging winds are possible, mainly late
Friday afternoon and Friday evening, as storms increase in coverage
and track southeast toward southwestern and south-central Kansas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
327 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-022030-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
327 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 /227 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening into early
Thursday morning. A few storms may become strong to severe this
evening into the early morning hours with the main concerns being
isolated hail up to one inch in diameter, damaging winds, and
locally heavy rainfall. The main area of concern is south of a line
from Ogallala to Stapleton to Bartlett.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon into Friday night and
again Sunday night through Monday night across portions of the area.
At this time, the threat for severe storms remains uncertain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1209 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ058>089-093>099-021815-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1209 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms developing over the central mountains at
midday will spread across the Rampart Range, Palmer Divide and
far eastern plains by mid to late afternoon. The main threats from
any thunderstorms that develop will be gusty winds 40 to 45 mph,
hail up to one half inch in diameter and cloud to ground
lightning. One or two of the thunderstorms across the far eastern
plains, specifically across Kiowa, Bent and Prowers counties,
could become strong late this afternoon into this evening,
producing wind gusts up to 55 mph and hail the size of nickels.

1 to 3 inches of new snow will be possible across the central
mountains this afternoon and evening, with the greatest amounts
expected to fall across the higher elevations of Lake County.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the San Luis
Valley and portions of the southeast plains between noon and 9 PM
today due to low humidity values and gusty afternoon winds.
Please avoid all outdoor activities that could start a fire.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Critical fire weather conditions will remain possible across the
San Luis Valley through the rest of the work week, as well as into
early next week, with breezy afternoon winds expected across the
Valley.

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to
be possible across higher terrain and immediate adjacent plains
through the work week into the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.

$$

10/23

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1007 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ030>051-021615-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1007 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A cold front is expected to track south across Colorado from late
this morning through this evening, with gusty north winds
developing behind the front. Scattered showers and a few
thunderstorms are also forecast to develop behind the front this
afternoon and evening. A couple stronger storms are possible
across the eastern plains, with small hail and gusty winds. The
strongest storms may produce hail up to one inch in diameter.
Rain will come to an end late tonight as drier air moves in.

Across the mountains, this front will bring light snow, mainly
above 9,500 feet. 1-4 inches of snow is possible in favored
terrain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Elevated fire weather conditions are possible for South Park and the
southern foothills Thursday afternoon. Multiple rounds of weak
systems should bring light snow to the mountains and scattered
showers to the foothills and plains mainly Friday through Sunday.
Coverage increases Friday then becomes isolated by this weekend.
Heavy snow or severe thunderstorms are not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, but any
reports of hail or gusty winds will be appreciated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
401 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-021015-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-
Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
401 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A cold front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, as
well as mountain snow to the northern half of the area today.
Snow accumulations of 1-3 inches are possible, along with
storms capable of producing lightning, gusty winds and small
hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Temperatures will drop 5-10 degrees Thursday behind the front and
a few isolated showers are possible again across northeast Utah
and northwest Colorado. Warm and dry conditions return for the
weekend followed by another likely cooler and wetter spell to
start next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
348 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-020900-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
348 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024 /248 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to widely scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible
east of highway 283 and south of the I-70 corridor between 4pm and
10 pm today. Hail larger than 2 inches and wind gusts up to 70 mph
will be the main hazards. A isolated tornado or two cannot be
completely ruled out.

Elevated to near critical fire weather will exist west of Meade
today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Thunderstorms will be possible almost each day from Thursday
through Monday. On Thursday a few strong to marginally severe
thunderstorms will be possible east of highway 182. The main
hazard will be gusty winds and hail up to the size of a quarter.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activating may be needed between 4pm and 10pm east of
highway 283 and south of the I-70 corridor.


$$

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