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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
539 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening,
  mainly east of a line from Sterling to Akron, including large
  hail and isolated tornadoes 

- Showers and storms become more numerous late this afternoon and
  across the northeast plains through the overnight

- Fire weather concerns east Central Colorado

- Significant snowfall likely (70-80% chance) in the mountains 
  Friday night through Saturday night, widespread rain showers 
  over the plains

- Warmer and drier early next week

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Regional Hourly Observations For PHILLIPS County
900 AM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...NORTHEAST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GREELEY CLOUDY 54 43 66 E3 29.86F AKRON FAIR 58 51 78 S8 29.83F BURLINGTON PTSUNNY 64 54 69 CALM 29.82F WRAY CLOUDY 55 46 71 SE9 29.83F YUMA CLOUDY 55 41 58 SE9 29.83S STERLING FAIR 55 46 71 CALM 29.82F HOLYOKE CLOUDY 59 50 72 SE12 29.84S FORT MORGAN FAIR 55 50 82 S6 29.84F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 900am MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 64 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 71 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 21%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. There is patchy fog central. Winds are from the south at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PHILLIPS County,CO

607 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A couple severe thunderstorms will be possible over the northeast plains late this afternoon through the evening. The main risk is along and east of a line from Sterling to Akron, although there is some risk as far west as Fort Morgan and eastern Weld County. The main threat is large hail, but one or two tornadoes is also possible. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected along the I-25 Corridor this afternoon and evening, while snow showers become more widespread in the mountains. 2 to 5 inches of snow can be expected in the mountains by Friday morning, with some slushy or snow covered roads mainly over the higher mountain passes tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Tuesday It will be cool and unsettled through Sunday, as precipitation is expected to become widespread across northeast Colorado. There is potential for moderate to heavy snow in the mountains, heaviest late Friday night through midday Sunday. Travel into the high country will likely be difficult, so be prepared to hazardous travel this weekend. Across the plains, widespread rain showers with some embedded thunderstorm can be expected on Saturday. Drier and warmer weather will return early next week. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will likely be required over the northeast plains after 2 pm this afternoon.
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7-Day Forecast For PHILLIPS County, CO
509 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers early in the afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming north after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
FRIDAY
Showers and chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s.
SUNDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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