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 >

Stay weather aware by downloading the FEMA App, a way that the National Weather Service in Pueblo can let you know of imminent weather risks by sending you notifications to your cell phone. For non-severe weather hazards, including winds, enable the SPS function in your FEMA app by following these steps.

Wind Risk Over Trinidad Lake State Park:

Wind Risk Map

The Wind Risk Tool highlights our confidence of if wind gusts greater than 30 mph will occur and the period of time those conditions will happen. Expect issuance between 6 am–7 am, May 1–Oct 31 each season.

Click on the map below to change the overall outlook or view hourly details.

Extended Forecast for Trinidad Lake State Park

Detailed Forecast

Period	Forecast

LightningCast

An AI model that predicts the probability of lightning in the next 60 minutes using GOES-R ABI data.

If you absolutely cannot get to safety, you can slightly lessen the threat of being struck with the following tips. But don’t kid yourself—you are NOT safe outside. Know the weather patterns of the area you plan to visit. For example, in mountainous areas, thunderstorms typically develop in the early afternoon, so plan to hike early in the day and be down the mountain by noon. Listen to the weather forecast for the outdoor area you plan to visit. The forecast may be very different from the one near your home. If there is a high chance of thunderstorms, stay inside.

Avoid open fields, the top of a hill or a ridge top.
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
If you are in a forest, stay near a lower stand of trees.
If you are in a group, spread out to avoid the current traveling between group members.
If you are camping in an open area, set up camp in a valley, ravine or other low area.
Remember, a tent offers NO protection from lightning.
Stay away from water, wet items, such as ropes, and metal objects, such as fences and poles.
Water and metal do not attract lightning but they are excellent conductors of electricity.
The current from a lightning flash will easily travel for long distances.

Boating Safety

U.S. Coast Guard-approved safety equipment is required on all recreational boats. Here are some of the equipment requirements:

A sound-producing device (such as a whistle, horn or air horn)
A charged and serviceable fire extinguisher not older than 12 years
One type IV throwable personal flotation device on board for boats 16 feet or longer

Other requirements, such as muffling devices and flags for towed sports, are outlined in the Boating Statutes & Regulations.

PUB RSS Feed