Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 4:11PM MDT until May 17 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 410 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles south of
Seibert, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
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...
Burlington, Stratton, Seibert, Bethune, Vona, and Arapahoe.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 400 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 153 and 200.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This thunderstorm 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.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
Area Description:
Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: