Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 9 at 8:18PM MDT until May 9 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 816 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 16 miles southwest of Wray to 17 miles west of Bonny
Reservoir to 15 miles north of Stratton to 13 miles north of Vona,
moving southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Automated weather station south of Kirk recorded a 60 MPH
gust at 809 PM MT.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Stratton, Bonny Reservoir, Bethune, Hale, Kirk, and
Idalia.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 417 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 226.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
These thunderstorms will produce strong winds resulting in areas of
near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must
travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
Area Description:
Kit Carson, CO; Yuma, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: