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Severe Thunderstorms Thursday in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains Thursday, with large hail the main threat. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region Thursday and Friday. Read More >

The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will take place on October 14th, 2023, with most of south central and southeast Colorado seeing between 80 to 90 percent totality. Below are climatology graphics for mid October, which may suggest your chances of clear skies during the eclipse. 

Below is the path of annular solar eclipse, along with lines (green) of maximum partial eclipse (location along 80% line will experience a 80% totality) and lines (purple) of time of occurrence MDT.  

Source: NASA

 

 

 

Map depicting average sea level pressure in October.

Source: Eclipsophile, NOAA