Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 3:38PM MDT until May 18 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2025 - 2:38pm
Expires:
May 18, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 338 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Westplains, or
22 miles northwest of Sterling, moving north at 25 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...
Westplains and North Sterling Reservoir.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek
shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT Sunday for a
portion of northeast Colorado.
Area Description:
Logan, CO; Weld, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO