It might be too soon for a full-blown monsoon, but heavy rains were forecast throughout southern Colorado until Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Pueblo said.
Klint Skelly, National Weather Service meteorologist, said that many cities in the southern half of Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Las Animas, and Cañon City could see rains.
In Colorado Springs, rain showers were likely on Saturday, with a 70% chance for showers and a 50% chance for a thunderstorm.
The rains, Skelly said, come before this year s monsoon season, but were part of a different weather pattern moving in from the Midwest.
There was some chance for severe thunderstorms, but Skelly said they weren t very high, with the greatest probability of severe storms tomorrow being in southern Las Animas and Baca counties.
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Colorado wildfire roundup: Several fires burst in size with containment out of reach
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While the smoky haze over the state is actually from Arizona, as of June 22, there are eight active wildfires in Colorado. The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shows four active fires in the state, however KDVR has reported on eight total. Here s where they are burning:
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Sylvan Lake State Park Fire is near Eagle, was reported on Sunday, June 20, and has burned over 2,600 acres. Lightning is the suspected cause, according to KDVR.
Muddy Slide Fire was also reported on Sunday, June 20, and has burned 165 acres in Routt National Forest.
Frying Pan Road Fire is burning in Pitkin County, KDVR reported, but there s no information on its size or containment yet.
Multiple large wildfires burning around Colorado, including Oil Springs Fire and Sylvan Fire
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