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Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Borden/Howard County Tornadoes June 5

 

 

A family of tornadoes struck the area around Lake J. B. Thomas Sunday evening. Four tornadoes developed from a supercell thunderstorm near the Borden and Howard County line north of Big Spring around 7 PM CDT.

Tornado as seen northwest of Westbrook. Photo courtesy Stacie Goswick - Westbrook Volunteer Fire Department.

 

 

National Weather Service Doppler radar image of the tornadic storm at 23:57 UTC (6:57 PM CDT) over southeastern Borden County.