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06/24/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
729 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for.. Southwestern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 815 PM MDT.

* At 729 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Woodlin School, or 27 miles southwest of Akron, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include... Woodlin School 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 and damaging winds.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

06/24/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
712 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 800 PM MDT.

* At 712 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Last Chance, or 30 miles north of Limon, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include... Last Chance, Woodlin School and Lindon.

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 and damaging winds.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

06/24/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
651 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Elbert County in east central Colorado...
North Central Lincoln County in east central Colorado...
Eastern Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado...
Southwestern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 651 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cottonwood Valley, or 23 miles north of Limon, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Cottonwood Valley and Agate.

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 and damaging winds.

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...60 MPH

06/24/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
609 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 700 PM MDT.

* At 609 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Last Chance, or 26 miles north of Limon, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Lindon and Last Chance.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

06/23/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
533 PM MDT Tue Jun 23 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado...
Southwestern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 615 PM MDT.

* At 533 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Cottonwood Valley, or 21 miles north of Limon, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include... Last Chance and Cottonwood Valley.

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 and damaging winds.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

06/23/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 385 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
435 PM MDT TUE JUN 23 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 385 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM MDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

CO COLORADO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, CHEYENNE, CROWLEY, DENVER, DOUGLAS, ELBERT, EL PASO, JEFFERSON, KIOWA, KIT CARSON, LARIMER, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MORGAN, PUEBLO, WASHINGTON, WELD, YUMA

06/23/2026

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Tornado Warning

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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
700 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

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

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 700 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles north of Cope, or 28 miles southeast of Akron, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Cope.

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...0.00 IN

06/23/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
645 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

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

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 645 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles south ofOtis, or 17 miles southeast of Akron, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include... Arickaree School, Elba and Cope.

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 widespread damaging winds and dangerous hail.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

06/23/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
626 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

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

* Until 715 PM MDT.

* At 626 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of Elba, or 16 miles southeast of Akron, moving south at 45 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include...Arickaree School, Anton, Elba, Thurman and Cope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. This storm is capable of producing widespread destructive winds and dangerous hail.

Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away fromwindows.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

06/22/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
554 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

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

* Until 645 PM MDT.

* At 554 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of Akron, moving south at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

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

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 widespread damaging winds and dangerous hail.

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

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