Same Weather, With Chance Of Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday
7NEWS Meteorologist Richard Ortner Has Your Forecast
UPDATED: 1:22 p.m. MST April 28, 2003
Spring has sprung. We're entering that time of year when the phrase "partly cloudy skies and a chance for thunderstorms" permeates the weathercasts.
Don't let the routine get your guard down. Thunderstorms are potentially dangerous weather events that can quickly develop at the most inopportune times, so don't be caught unprepared. This week we will be focusing on severe weather as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Do you know the difference between a Watch and a Warning? Knowing the difference can save your life.
A severe weather WATCH is issued by meteorologists working for the Storm Prediction Center when the threat of severe thunderstorms or tornadoes exists for a given area. A WATCH indicates that severe weather is possible, but is not occurring. Severe weather WATCHES that you will see on Denver's 7 during the spring are SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH and TORNADO WATCH. Be alert and stay tuned to Denver's 7 if the Denver area is under either a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM or TORNADO WATCH.
Severe weather WARNINGS are issued by the meteorologists working for local National Weather Service offices. WARNINGS are only issued when severe weather is either occurring or is imminent, as indicated by Doppler radar or by trained severe weather spotters.
Just like severe weather WATCHES, two WARNINGS that you will see on Denver's 7 during the spring are SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING and TORNADO WARNING. If your area is under either a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING or TORNADO WARNING, it's time to ACT. Create a severe weather reaction plan that every member in your family understands. We'll talk more about creating a plan in the week ahead.
Before you head out, check out the latest forecast on Denver's 7 and TheDenverChannel.com. Be safe, have fun, and be weatherwise.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in the Denver metro area and the eastern plains. Hail seems to be the main threat for this afternoon, though strong winds, brief, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out. Showers should develop along the Front Range by early afternoon and begin moving through town on their way to the plains between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Keep an eye to the sky if you have plains to be outdoors this afternoon and evening.
The forecast for Tuesday is similar to today. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance for strong thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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Don't let the routine get your guard down. Thunderstorms are potentially dangerous weather events that can quickly develop at the most inopportune times, so don't be caught unprepared. This week we will be focusing on severe weather as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Do you know the difference between a Watch and a Warning? Knowing the difference can save your life.
A severe weather WATCH is issued by meteorologists working for the Storm Prediction Center when the threat of severe thunderstorms or tornadoes exists for a given area. A WATCH indicates that severe weather is possible, but is not occurring. Severe weather WATCHES that you will see on Denver's 7 during the spring are SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH and TORNADO WATCH. Be alert and stay tuned to Denver's 7 if the Denver area is under either a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM or TORNADO WATCH.
Severe weather WARNINGS are issued by the meteorologists working for local National Weather Service offices. WARNINGS are only issued when severe weather is either occurring or is imminent, as indicated by Doppler radar or by trained severe weather spotters.
Just like severe weather WATCHES, two WARNINGS that you will see on Denver's 7 during the spring are SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING and TORNADO WARNING. If your area is under either a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING or TORNADO WARNING, it's time to ACT. Create a severe weather reaction plan that every member in your family understands. We'll talk more about creating a plan in the week ahead.
Before you head out, check out the latest forecast on Denver's 7 and TheDenverChannel.com. Be safe, have fun, and be weatherwise.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in the Denver metro area and the eastern plains. Hail seems to be the main threat for this afternoon, though strong winds, brief, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out. Showers should develop along the Front Range by early afternoon and begin moving through town on their way to the plains between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Keep an eye to the sky if you have plains to be outdoors this afternoon and evening.
The forecast for Tuesday is similar to today. Expect partly cloudy skies and a chance for strong thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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