Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 8 at 4:56PM MDT until June 8 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of
Kit Carson, or 29 miles west of Cheyenne Wells, moving east at 20
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.
Locations impacted include...
Kit Carson, Wild Horse, and Aroya.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for east central
Colorado.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cheyenne, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: