Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Cheyenne, Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Cheyenne County in Colorado.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 5:20 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:45 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 6 miles west of Cheyenne Wells, moving east at 5 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail

Potential Impact

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees

Locations Mentioned

Cheyenne Wells and Firstview. This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 148 and 155

Areas Affected

The warning covers Cheyenne County in Colorado.

Safety Information

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.