A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Logan, Phillips, and southwestern Sedgwick counties in northeastern Colorado.
The warning remains active until 4:15 PM MDT.
As of 3:31 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was spotted about 9 miles north of Haxtun, or roughly 23 miles northwest of Holyoke, and was moving northeast at 10 mph.
Threats from the storm include:
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Wind gusts up to 60 mph
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Half-dollar size hail
Possible impacts:
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Hail damage to vehicles
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Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees
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Hazardous road conditions from hail accumulation
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Torrential rainfall leading to flash flooding
Areas at risk include:
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Crook
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Marks Butte
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Fairfield
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Dailey
What to do:
Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building and stay away from windows. Avoid driving through flooded roads, and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions.
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