StormLatest status
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds 40-50 mph are still possible with these thunderstorms.
Where it happened
Adams, CO; Central Arapahoe, CO; Eastern Arapahoe, CO; Elbert, CO · 39.664°, -104.106°
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- official severity
- Severe
- urgency
- Immediate
- certainty
- Observed
- event
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- areas
- Adams, CO; Central Arapahoe, CO; Eastern Arapahoe, CO; Elbert, CO
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Incident timeline
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds 40-50 mph are still possible with these thunderstorms.
SVRBOU The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Elbert County in east central Colorado... Southeastern Adams County in northeastern Colorado... Central Arapahoe and Eastern Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado... * Until 300 PM MDT. * At 208 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles north of Byers to 16 miles northwest of Simla, or along a line from 39 miles southwest of Fort Morgan to 28 miles west of Limon, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and dime size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Deer Trail, Byers, Agate and Leader. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 316 and 347. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.