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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE in the afternoon. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SSE after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 28 | 79 | 30 | 72 | 34 | 59 | 36 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 8 mph NW | 17 mph NW | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 32% | 16% | 23% | 42% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 47% | 77% | 63% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 37 | 66 | 34 | 63 | 34 | 54 | 37 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 7 mph North | 6 mph NW | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 56% | 28% | 33% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 76% | 74% | 62% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 36 | 59 | 34 | 57 | 36 | 52 | 39 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 3 mph North | 8 mph North | 2 mph North |
| Humidity | 66% | 39% | 44% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 74% | 77% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 36 | 66 | 28 | 63 | 36 | 54 | 39 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 11 mph NNE | 13 mph NE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 62% | 23% | 36% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 95% | 77% | 0% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 37 | 75 | 39 | 63 | 43 | 55 | 43 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 10 mph East | 12 mph East | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 59% | 27% | 47% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 4% | 36% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 41 | 81 | 43 | 70 | 46 | 64 | 48 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 8 mph East | 11 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 57% | 25% | 44% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 40% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 46 | 84 | 46 | 75 | 52 | 61 | 52 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 12 mph SE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 59% | 26% | 43% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 26% | 28% | 8% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 50 | 75 | 43 | 75 | 45 | 63 | 41 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 10 mph SSE | 5 mph ESE | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 30% | 31% | 43% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 9% | 17% | 39% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 37 | 75 | 32 | 73 | 28 | 66 | 25 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 5 mph SE | 3 mph SE | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 41% | 20% | 18% | 21% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 32% | 18% | 26% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 23 | 73 | 23 | 75 | 25 | 64 | 23 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph ESE | 3 mph ESE | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 24% | 14% | 14% | 20% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 23% | 12% | 11% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 21 | 86 | 27 | 73 | 30 | 64 | 30 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 7 mph ESE | 5 mph ESE | 1 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 24% | 10% | 19% | 28% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 23% | 36% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KDEN) | 72 °F | 43 °F |
| Record (KDEN) | 93 °F (1996) | 25 °F (1915) |
| Yesterday | 88 °F | 53 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:42 AM MDT | 8:10 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:11 AM MDT | 8:41 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:32 AM MDT | 9:19 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:50 AM MDT | 10:02 PM MDT |
| Moon | 1:17 PM MDT | 1:34 AM MDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 30m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 28m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| First Quarter, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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90 °F
Lamar
87 °F
Springfield
84 °F
La Junta
82 °F
Burlington
80 °F
Pueblo
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28 °F
Leadville
30 °F
Wolf Creek Pass
32 °F
Kremmling
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Gunnison
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Lake Eldora | 1 in | 9700 ft |
| Niwot | 29 in | 9910 ft |
| Echo Lake | 21 in | 10600 ft |
| University Camp | 48 in | 10300 ft |
| Arrow | 6 in | 9680 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Denver | 77 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:53 PM MDT |
| Aurora | 73 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:55 PM MDT |
| Broomfield | 72 °F | Overcast | 1:50 PM MDT |
| Denver Centennial | 74 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:53 PM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA2291 Louisville, KY |
KDEN | 01:52PM | On Time |
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SWA1526 Burbank, CA |
KDEN | 01:59PM | On Time |
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FFT404 Los Angeles, CA |
KDEN | 01:59PM | On Time |
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GLA196 Sheridan, WY |
KDEN | 01:59PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KDEN) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 78° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | 20000 ft |
METAR KDEN 181953Z 06005KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 BKN200 25/01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP029 T02500006
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Celebrate Earth Day | 10:00 AM MDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 42°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| North Denver - Elyria / Swansea, Denver, CO | 75.6 °F | 76 °F | 32 °F | 20% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5184 ft | 2:10 PM MDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Commerce City - Alsup Elem Scho, Commerce City, CO | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | NNE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5135 ft | 1:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| UDFCD Stapleton, Denver, CO | 74 °F | 76 °F | 31 °F | 20% | ENE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5344 ft | 1:50 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Denver CO , Denver, CO | 74 °F | 76 °F | 33 °F | 22% | SE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5279 ft | 1:43 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Derby, Commerce City, CO | 73.9 °F | 76 °F | 34 °F | 23% | NNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5138 ft | 2:10 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Stapleton, Denver, CO | 78.0 °F | 78 °F | 35 °F | 21% | NE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5262 ft | 2:00 PM MDT | Normal | |
| HADS CLEAR CK AT MOUTH NR DERBY CO, Thornton, CO | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 5109 ft | 1:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Welby , Thornton, CO | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | NNE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5098 ft | 1:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Cole Neighborhood-Denver, Denver, CO | 81.7 °F | 79 °F | 20 °F | 10% | East at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5236 ft | 2:12 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Park Hill, Denver, CO | 74.6 °F | 77 °F | 38 °F | 27% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5349 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MISC City Park, Denver CO , Denver, CO | 73 °F | 75 °F | 30 °F | 20% | NE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5307 ft | 2:02 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| East Stapleton, Denver, CO | 75.3 °F | 76 °F | 34 °F | 22% | East at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5320 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Aurora / Fitzsimmons, Aurora, CO | 77.6 °F | 77 °F | 34 °F | 21% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5364 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mayfair, Denver, CO | 76.1 °F | 78 °F | 46 °F | 34% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5340 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Werner Ent. Denver, Henderson, CO | 76.8 °F | 77 °F | 30 °F | 18% | NE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5109 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mayfair - Denver, Denver, CO | 76.3 °F | 76 °F | 30 °F | 18% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.16 in / hr | 5671 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest CAMP Denver , Denver, CO | 75 °F | 73 °F | - | - | ENE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5226 ft | 1:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Roush Denver, Henderson, CO | 77.9 °F | 77 °F | 18 °F | 14% | NE at 7.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5134 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Farmington, Thornton, CO | 77.4 °F | 77 °F | 26 °F | 15% | North at 5.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5084 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| VorTECH Mobile Mesonet (M-1), Jason Hammer M-1, CO | 94.6 °F | 93 °F | 55 °F | 27% | SE at 14.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5308 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hilltop, Denver, CO | 76.0 °F | 77 °F | 33 °F | 21% | South at 2.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5420 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Geography and Env. Sciences, CU Denver, Denver, CO | 75.0 °F | 75 °F | 24 °F | 15% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5225 ft | 2:10 PM MDT | Normal | |
| UDFCD Diamond_Hill, Denver, CO | 76 °F | 76 °F | 33 °F | 20% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 5299 ft | 1:50 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| West Highland, Denver, CO | 74.2 °F | 76 °F | 34 °F | 23% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5377 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Bonnie Brae, Denver, CO | 75.1 °F | 75 °F | 21 °F | 13% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5374 ft | 2:10 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Krisana Park, Denver, CO | 78.1 °F | 77 °F | 34 °F | 20% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5411 ft | 2:01 PM MDT | Normal | |
| WOODGLEN, Thornton, CO | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 31 °F | 20% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5351 ft | 1:59 PM MDT | Normal | |
| West Denver, Denver, CO | 77.0 °F | 77 °F | 35 °F | 22% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5335 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| UDFCD Aurora_Town_Hall, Aurora, CO | 72 °F | 76 °F | 34 °F | 24% | NE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5463 ft | 1:50 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Wash Park, Denver, CO | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 26 °F | 16% | WSW at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5348 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Thornton, CO - Concord, Thornton, CO | 72.7 °F | 77 °F | 44 °F | 36% | NNE at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5193 ft | 2:13 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Reunion, Back Nine, Commerce City, CO | 75.8 °F | 76 °F | 32 °F | 20% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5184 ft | 2:09 PM MDT | Normal | |
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