Mayor Mike Johnston must fix Denver's emergency alert problems now. Lives are at risk. My commentary alongside 9NEWS meteorologist @bianchiweather.bsky.social:
A Denver Fire employee activated the tornado sirens yesterday after a (false) 911 call of a tornado sighting.
I said it yesterday, but worth repeating: That is completely unacceptable.
Some stronger storms on the Eastern Plains today. Severe Watch mainly for large hail/strong winds until 9p tonight.
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I-70 reopened in both directions early this morning at Glenwood Canyon:
🌡️ Hot with high fire danger again: Warm and dry with a high around 90° in Denver, and 30-35 mph gusts will mean elevated fire danger concerns. Wind relaxes tonight.
🌤️ Cooler tomorrow (high near 80°) before we warm right back up for Friday and Saturday.
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Fire danger will be the story again tomorrow. Generally hot and dry this week ahead of a notable cooldown and widespread storms potentially on Sunday.
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Cooler/wetter look to early next week, starting Sunday. TBD a bit on impacts, but Sunday in particular looks showery/stormy.
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Big split in temps across the metro based on where inside-of-a-hairdryer winds are blowing vs. where they aren't. Currently 88° at the Centennial Airport, 70s elsewhere.
Admittedly been a pesky forecast, but shouldn't be long until we get our hairdryer weather.
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NEW: Wildfire has closed I-70 in both directions near Glenwood Springs. I-70 is closed between MM 109 and 112 just west of Glenwood because of the Paradise Creek fire, estimated at 15-20 acres.
Unfortunately, this fire has rapid growth potential. Hot and windy there.
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NEW: Wildfire has closed I-70 in both directions near Glenwood Springs. I-70 is closed between MM 109 and 112 just west of Glenwood because of the Paradise Creek fire, estimated at 15-20 acres.
Unfortunately, this fire has rapid growth potential. Hot and windy there.
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A Denver Fire Department employee activated the city's outdoor warning sirens Monday without following proper verification procedures.
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A Denver Fire Department employee activated the city's outdoor warning sirens Monday without following proper verification procedures.
