ProbSevere on the front range

The ProbSevere product picked up on vigorous convection near Denver, Colorado. This storm had a strong normalized vertical growth rate and glaciation rate by 18:45 UTC. The probability of severe exceeded 70% by 18:48 UTC, 12 minutes prior to the first NWS warning. Satellite growth rate information (coupled with radar and NWP info) can help highlight very vigorous convection for forecasters.

-Cintineo