Morgan County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1130 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler Tuesday, but then above normal temperatures again for
  Wednesday and Thursday. 

- Stormier weather pattern in the works, starting late Thursday
  and peaking next weekend. 

- Stronger storms possible northeast plains Thursday
  afternoon/evening.

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MORGAN County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For MORGAN County
200 AM MDT TUE APR 23 2024

...NORTHEAST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GREELEY FAIR 48 34 58 N18G26 29.95R AKRON FAIR 48 35 60 S8 29.87R BURLINGTON FAIR 45 35 68 N12 29.84R WRAY FAIR 39 32 75 NW7 29.84S YUMA FAIR 41 32 70 NW6 29.87R STERLING FAIR 45 36 70 N10 29.89R HOLYOKE FAIR 41 34 75 CALM 29.90R FORT MORGAN FAIR 46 36 66 NE6 29.89R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 200am MDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 64 degrees west, near 58 degrees central, and near 45 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, mostly cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the south at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are unavailable east. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at MONARCH PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MORGAN County,CO
1043 AM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Isolated showers/thunderstorms in the afternoon in the mountains. A few may stray onto the plains, but more likely bringing virga and brief gusts up to 30 mph. Elevated fire weather conditions expected this afternoon across portions of the Palmer Divide and Lincoln County. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday Isolated to scattered showers and storms can be expected Tuesday, with the highest coverage over the mountains. Precipitation amounts will be on the light side. Mainly dry and warmer weather can then be expected Wednesday, continuing into early Thursday. Chance for showers and thunderstorms increase Thursday afternoon and evening as a weather disturbance arrives. A few stronger storms will be possible over the northeast plains. Shower and storm coverage will increase further this weekend, with a potentially stronger spring storm system moving into the area. Temperatures will also be turning cold enough to bring the potential for accumulating snow to the mountains. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MORGAN County, CO
259 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TODAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the morning, becoming light.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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