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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. 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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