Washington County Colorado Emergency Management

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Tornado Warning

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Denver CO
547 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

Washington CO-
547 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
..TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT FOR NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...

At 547 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles east of Otis, or 21 miles east of Akron, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

Locations impacted include... Hyde.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
545 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East Central Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 545 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Otis, or 19 miles east of Akron, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include... Hyde.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

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Tornado Warning

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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
528 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 615 PM MDT.

* At 528 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Otis, or 18 miles southeast of Akron, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Hyde.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
504 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South Central Logan County in northeastern Colorado...
Northeastern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 545 PM MDT.

* At 504 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Akron, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include... Akron, Otis, Platner, Burdett, Fremont Butte and Hyde.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

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Tornado Warning

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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
500 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... East Central Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 545 PM MDT.

* At 500 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northeast of Elba, or 11 miles southeast of Akron, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include... Otis and Platner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Denver CO
438 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

Morgan CO-Washington CO-
438 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
..SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 438 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Woodrow, or 16 miles southwest of Akron, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel.

Locations impacted include... Midway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
424 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Morgan County in northeastern Colorado...
Central Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 424 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Woodrow, or 19 miles southwest of Akron, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel.

* Locations impacted include... Midway and Woodrow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
340 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Adams County in northeastern Colorado...
Southern Morgan County in northeastern Colorado...
West Central Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 430 PM MDT.

* At 340 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Adena, or 21 miles south of Fort Morgan, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

* Locations impacted include... Twelve-Mile Corner, Adena School, Woodrow, Adena, Shamrock, Gary, Hoyt and Hoyt Beet Dump.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

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Tornado Warning

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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
324 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
East Central Adams County in northeastern Colorado...
West Central Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 415 PM MDT.

* At 324 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles south of Shamrock, or 33 miles south of Fort Morgan, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of East Central Adams and West Central Washington Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
313 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Adams County in northeastern Colorado...
Eastern Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado...
West Central Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 400 PM MDT.

* At 313 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of Shamrock, or 31 miles south of Fort Morgan, moving northeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

* Locations impacted include... Shamrock, Last Chance, Woodlin School and Leader.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail.

Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...

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