Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:21PM MDT until September 19 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 520 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Bethune, or 9 miles southeast of Stratton, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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 417 and 439.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 189.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov