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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson, CO

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What is happening

At 518 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rocky Flats, or 18 miles northwest of Denver, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Weather station reported. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations...

What the bulletin says to do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm has produced damaging winds and is capable of producing large hail. Wind damage with this storm may occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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Bulletin details

At 518 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rocky Flats, or 18 miles northwest of Denver, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Weather station reported. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Northern Lakewood, Arvada, western Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Golden, White Ranch Open Space, Rocky Flats, Mountain View and Genesee.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 24 at 5:18PM MDT until July 24 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 24 at 5:05PM MDT until July 24 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Denver CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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