Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 9 at 8:38PM MDT until May 9 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 838 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles northwest of Bonny Reservoir to 15 miles north
of Burlington to near Bethune to 5 miles east of Stratton, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Automated weather station 10 miles south-southeast of Kirk
measured a 71 MPH wind gust at 825 PM MT.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Bonny Reservoir, Bethune, Hale, and Idalia.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 423 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 220.
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: