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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 1151 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025
KEY MESSAGES
- Windy today with showers and thunderstorms over northern areas of the plains by mid to late afternoon. Wind gusts from 55 to 65 mph may occur with the stronger storms.
- Although very windy conditions and low humidity levels will occur over the Palmer Divide and east central plains this afternoon, recent green up may decrease the fire danger somewhat.
- Potential for strong winds in and near the foothills late tonight through mid morning on Thursday. A few gusts from 70 to 75 mph may occur in the normal windy areas.
- Increased shower and thunderstorm activity expected again starting Sunday.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 1151 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025
KEY MESSAGES
- Windy today with showers and thunderstorms over northern areas of the plains by mid to late afternoon. Wind gusts from 55 to 65 mph may occur with the stronger storms.
- Although very windy conditions and low humidity levels will occur over the Palmer Divide and east central plains this afternoon, recent green up may decrease the fire danger somewhat.
- Potential for strong winds in and near the foothills late tonight through mid morning on Thursday. A few gusts from 70 to 75 mph may occur in the normal windy areas.
- Increased shower and thunderstorm activity expected again starting Sunday.
.DISCUSSION /Today Through Thursday Morning/ ...Issued at 316 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025
A complex upper level trough will move across the the central and nrn Rockies today through tonight.
Things to watch include the following:
1. Potential for strong wind gusts associated with late aftn/early evening showers and tstms across nrn portions of the plains. Hi res data has been very consistent showing a band of 50-60 mph winds, with a few gusts from 65-70 mph, moving across portions of nern CO from nern Weld county into Morgan county and points eastward. In addition, certainly can't rule out a few gustnadoes occurring along the leading edge of the activity as well.
2. Elevated fire conditions will occur across the Palmer Divide and east central plains this aftn due to gusty SW winds and low humidity. However, green up has begun which may help reduce the potential fire threat.
3. There appears to some threat for a brief period of strong winds late tonight thru mid morning on Thu, in and near the base of the foothills, as favorable subsidence develops along with with cross barrier flow in the 45-50 kt range. Confidence level isn't high enough to issue a High Wind Watch, however, wouldn't be surprised to see a few wind gusts from 70-75 mph between 5 am and 9 am Thu morning in the normal windy areas.
AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/
Issued at 1116 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025
Gusty northerly winds should continue for the next hour or so before transitioning to ESE briefly around 20Z. There is a chance for a brief period of SW winds with gusts up to 25kts for APA and DIA between 21-22Z. Confidence is high that a cold front will push through after 22Z with strong WNW winds gusting up to 40 kts and showers in the vicinity. There is a small chance some showers could make it to DIA between 00Z and 01Z, however confidence is low at this time, so added PROB30 in the TAF. By 01Z, winds should become more northerly, with gusts up to 25 kts possible through 03Z. Winds will return to drainage overnight. By 15Z (slightly earlier for BJC and APA) strong westerly winds are expected, gusting up to 25 kts.
BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
A complex upper level trough will move across the the central and nrn Rockies today through tonight.
Things to watch include the following:
1. Potential for strong wind gusts associated with late aftn/early evening showers and tstms across nrn portions of the plains. Hi res data has been very consistent showing a band of 50-60 mph winds, with a few gusts from 65-70 mph, moving across portions of nern CO from nern Weld county into Morgan county and points eastward. In addition, certainly can't rule out a few gustnadoes occurring along the leading edge of the activity as well.
2. Elevated fire conditions will occur across the Palmer Divide and east central plains this aftn due to gusty SW winds and low humidity. However, green up has begun which may help reduce the potential fire threat.
3. There appears to some threat for a brief period of strong winds late tonight thru mid morning on Thu, in and near the base of the foothills, as favorable subsidence develops along with with cross barrier flow in the 45-50 kt range. Confidence level isn't high enough to issue a High Wind Watch, however, wouldn't be surprised to see a few wind gusts from 70-75 mph between 5 am and 9 am Thu morning in the normal windy areas.
AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/
Issued at 1116 AM MDT Wed May 14 2025
Gusty northerly winds should continue for the next hour or so before transitioning to ESE briefly around 20Z. There is a chance for a brief period of SW winds with gusts up to 25kts for APA and DIA between 21-22Z. Confidence is high that a cold front will push through after 22Z with strong WNW winds gusting up to 40 kts and showers in the vicinity. There is a small chance some showers could make it to DIA between 00Z and 01Z, however confidence is low at this time, so added PROB30 in the TAF. By 01Z, winds should become more northerly, with gusts up to 25 kts possible through 03Z. Winds will return to drainage overnight. By 15Z (slightly earlier for BJC and APA) strong westerly winds are expected, gusting up to 25 kts.
BOU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Air | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KDEN DENVER INTL,CO | 7 sm | 20 min | NE 13G21 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 68°F | 34°F | 28% | 29.66 | |
| KCFO COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT,CO | 16 sm | 26 min | NE 10G16 | 10 sm | Clear | 68°F | 28°F | 23% | 29.69 | |
| KEIK ERIE MUNI,CO | 16 sm | 18 min | NE 08 | 10 sm | Clear | 68°F | 30°F | 24% | 29.64 | |
| KBKF BUCKLEY AFB,CO | 17 sm | 15 min | ENE 09 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 68°F | 30°F | 24% | 29.66 | |
| KBJC ROCKY MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN,CO | 19 sm | 28 min | NE 15 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 64°F | 32°F | 30% | 29.69 |
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KDEN
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