This blog will be updated periodically with the forecast and impacts of severe weather on May 15, 2021.
7:15 p.m. | A line of severe thunderstorms has prompted a Tornado Warning for northwestern Bent County. If you live in this area, take shelter!
A Tornado Warning has been issued for northwestern Bent County. It's a Radar indicated tornado contained within a very strong line of thunderstorms. if you live in this area or in southern Kiowa County, take shelter immediately. #cowx pic.twitter.com/SMMEsQqbuX
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 16, 2021
5:50 p.m. | Severe warned storm that's showing signs of rotation will be in Pueblo West around 6:25 pm, and Stem Beach around 6:45 pm.
Severe warned storm that's showing signs of rotation will be in Pueblo West around 6:25 pm, and Stem Beach around 6:45 pm. Take shelter if you are in the path of this storm! #cowx pic.twitter.com/afsH8t5Bc9
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
Severe warned storm that's showing signs of rotation will be in Pueblo West around 6:25 pm, and Stem Beach around 6:45 pm.Severe warned storm that's showing signs of rotation will be in Pueblo West around 6:25 pm, and Stem Beach around 6:45 pm.
5:35 p.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Custer, Fremont and Pueblo counties.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Custer, Fremont and Pueblo counties. This cluster of storms is moving slowly east at 10 mph. High winds and large hail main threats. #cowx pic.twitter.com/6BgyuaufOB
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
5:15 p.m. | A Tornado Watch has just been issued for the SE Plains. Isolated tornadoes will be possible through this evening.
A Tornado Watch has replaced the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the following counties in SE Colorado: Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Prowers and Baca. Be ready to take action if a warning is issued in your area. #cowx pic.twitter.com/ZX1j7cJYOA
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
4:10 p.m. | A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the I-25 corridor and SE Plains. It remains in effect until 10 pm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the I-25 corridor and SE Plains. It remains in effect until 10 pm. Expect increasing thunderstorm coverage over the next couple of hours. #cowx pic.twitter.com/YWWo6oG6i9
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
3:55 p.m. | Line of storms near Canon City is currently blowing at 50 mph winds.
Heads up Canon City! This line of storms to your south is moving NE at 15 mph with half-inch hail and gusts to 50 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/tUwwYTP0MY
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
3:50 p.m. | Storm is currently near Manitou Springs and is moving east. Main threats, for now, include pea size hail and 40 mph wind gusts.
First strong storm of the day for the Pikes Peak Region. Storm is near Manitou and is moving east at 15 mph. Main threats for now include pea size hail and 40 mph gusts. #cowx pic.twitter.com/1w2K2RT5iK
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
2:35 p.m. | Latest high res model data shows main activity over I-25 corridor between 4-7 p.m.
Main severe weather threat will strike between 4-9 pm. Hail up to 2" (lime size) in diameter will be possible. Stay vigilant today and have multiple ways to receive weather alert information. #cowx pic.twitter.com/jyVhG817aN
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
2:00 p.m. | Everyone should remain weather aware this afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging wind gust threat really ramps up after 4 p.m.
Main severe weather threat will strike between 4-9 pm. Hail up to 2" (lime size) in diameter will be possible. Stay vigilant today and have multiple ways to receive weather alert information. #cowx pic.twitter.com/jyVhG817aN
— Alan Rose (@AlanRoseWX) May 15, 2021
11:00 a.m. | Synopsis: Scattered thunderstorms with multiple severe warned storms are expected in southern Colorado this afternoon and evening.
Where? I-25 corridor and adjacent plains, favoring the Pikes Peak Region and Colorado Springs.
When? Main severe weather threat between 2-9 pm. Storms will move slowly east-southeast.
Threats? Thunderstorms have the potential for hail in excess of 1 inch in diameter today. Wind gusts over 60 mph are possible. A tornado is also possible.
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