DENVER ( KDVR ) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday due to strong and damaging winds that could push across the Front Range this afternoon.
The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a fast-moving storm system that will help develop strong gusts of up to 80 mph in some areas.
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Here is everything you need to know ahead of a windy afternoon.
Timing
While Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day, the bulk of the damage and the storm will only last a few hours.
The Pinpoint Weather team said this storm won’t last long. It is expected to hit the Front Range between 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday before ultimately exiting the state by 7 p.m. During this time, a north and south line of thunderstorms will race across the Front Range and exit through the Eastern Plains.
Even though the storm will be short-lived, it could cause extensive damage in the span of a few hours.