Boulder Tornado watch, flooding, rain until 10:00pm
Aug 3rd
The conditions were right, but no funnel clouds were seen.
By 5:00 pm yellow clouds rolled in over Boulder. Sheriffs dispatch tells Boulder Channel 1 news that “what is in the clouds is dust, humidity and low laying clouds stirred up by 70 mph winds from Weld county north east of us.
Boulder Police department dispatch then started getting calls but most of the action was in the East county. By 8:39 flooding had occurred at 63rd and Lookout Road according to dispatch. Trees were down all over county. Arapaho was closed for a while due to flooding and downed trees.. Tornado warning sirens went off in the county though no funnel clouds were seen. Dispatch told BC1 news ” there was no official weather warning but Sheriffs department was proactive since we were on the ground and could see what was happening.
The office of Emergency Management opened. At 7:30 pm Boulder OEM sent out a press release 3 hours late which would have done nobody any good. seen below:
“Are you wondering why sirens went off in the communities around Erie tonight when the tornado threat was only in Erie?
siren technology allows a specific number of programming options. Most tornado warnings are more widespread than the warning we saw in Erie tonight. For this reason, tornado sirens are programmed to go off in small regions. Otherwise, there would be a severe delay in cases where officials need to alert a handful of towns all at once.
Remember, when you hear a siren or other warning, gather additional information and take action for your safety. Weather radios, news stations and www.BoulderOEM.com are good places to seek additional information”
It is very clear Boulder dodged at weather bullet on this day. Erie, Superior, Lafayette and Louisville took the brunt of this storm.
Police investigate armed robbery at Boulder liquor store
Aug 3rd
Boulder police are investigating a robbery that took place at the Boulder Beer and Liquor Emporium, 4700 Table Mesa Drive, on July 29, 2013, at 10:17 p.m.
Two suspects entered the store, both armed with handguns. The suspects were wearing all black clothing and black gloves. They were wearing articles of clothing to conceal their identity. The suspects stole money and then fled the store on foot heading eastbound.
Suspect 1 is described as:
- White male
- 6’ tall
- Thin build
- Blondish colored hair that was possibly curly
- Pale complexion with possible freckles
- Wearing black knit cap and a dark colored bandana with a white pattern
- Black shoes with white soles
Suspect 2 is described as:
- Hispanic or light-skinned black male
- 5’8” to 5’10” tall
- Thin build
- Brown eyes
- Wearing a black ski mask
The case number is 13-9940. Photographs are attached.
- One of two robbers, heavily disguised.
Investigators are trying to identify the two suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives. Anyone with information may call Detective Heather Frey at 303-441-3369. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
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Boulder Army Store’s Huge Summer Sale!
Aug 2nd
The Boulder Army Adventure store is having thie HUGE Summer Sale. Everything in the place has a discount so you’ll want to at least stop in and see what they’ve got. As always they are Boulder’s best place to get any adventure gear and the people there are always helpful with answering your questions. So get yourself in gear and get to the Boulder Army store before August 10th. Fall’s right around the corner and school will be in session, so now’s the time to get going on that last summer adventure.
