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A couple strong storms this afternoon/evening

High fire danger returns Thursday/Friday

Warm Today, Fire Weather Concerns Tomorrow

A couple of strong thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across the far eastern Plains. Hail 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch and wind gusts near 50 mph may be possible with stronger storms, from 1 PM to 7 PM. Confidence is medium to high for storm development, however, strength remain uncertain at this time. #COWX

High fire danger returns across the Plains Thursday with low humidity values and gusty southwest winds near 40 mph. A cold front arrives by Friday, with northwesterly winds across the San Luis Valley, but dry humidity values. Areas on the Plains will need to be monitored, mainly south of the Arkansas River. #COWX

Temperatures will be warm today over the plains while snow will fall over the higher mountain Peaks. It will become quite windy over the southern I-25 corridor this afternoon. For tomorrow, it will be warm and windy with much lower humidity values, which will cause fire weather concerns to increase over the plains. #cowx