Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 1:51AM MDT until July 4 at 2:15AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:51am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 150 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
Bethune, or 11 miles northwest of Burlington, moving east at 45 mph.
A wind gust of 79 mph was observed 4 miles east of Kirk.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR NORTHERN KIT CARSON AND SOUTHERN
YUMA COUNTY.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Stratton, Bonny Reservoir, Bethune, Vona, Joes, and Hale.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 409 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 179 and 216.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
SNM:TORMENTA DE VIENTO DESTRUCTIVA en esta area hasta 215 AM MDT. Tome refugio ahora
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORMENTA SEVERA en efecto para esta area hasta las 2:15 AM MDT por vientos DESTRUCTIVOS de 80 mph. Tome refugio en un edificio, alejado de las ventanas. Escombros arrastrados por el viento podrian ser mortales para aquellos que se encuentran sin refugio.
Area Description:
Kit Carson, CO; Yuma, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: