Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 21 at 8:07PM MDT until May 21 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 807 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of
Stratton, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
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...
Burlington, Stratton, and Bethune.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 420 and 439.
Highway 385 between mile markers 177 and 201.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kit Carson, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: