Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Kit Carson, Colorado

Colorado severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Kit Carson County in Colorado.

Colorado severe thunderstorm warning

The alert was issued at 3:40 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm was located over Stratton, moving northeast at 15 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Kit Carson County. This includes the following highways. Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 416 and 430. Highway 385 between mile markers 194 and 200

Areas Affected

The warning covers Kit Carson County in Colorado.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.