Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 8 at 3:40PM MDT until June 8 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 340 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Punkin Center, or 28 miles south of Limon, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported 2 inch hail.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Boyero and Punkin Center.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm has produced dangerous hail
and is capable of producing damaging winds.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do
not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Monday for a
portion of east central Colorado.
Area Description:
Lincoln, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: