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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Overview

On the evening of September 1st, an intense microburst formed near the Burlington Colorado airport. The strong winds associated with this microburst then spread to the north, impacting the eastern portions of the community of Burlington. This storm produced a swath of damage in excess of 4 miles long, with the most intense damage occurring between the airport and Interstate 70.
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