Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 3:39PM MDT until May 17 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 339 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of
Genoa, or 16 miles east of Limon, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings. Hail may accumulate on roadways
causing hazardous travel.
Locations impacted include...
Arriba and Genoa.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 371 and 389.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm has produced damaging winds
and is capable of producing large hail.
Wind damage with this storm may 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 from
windows.
Area Description:
Lincoln, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: