Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Washington, CO
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What you need to know
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- Washington
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 437 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Akron, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 437 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Akron, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter 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... Akron and Fremont Butte.
Lifecycle record
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 4:37PM MDT until July 28 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Official revision - Alert
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 4:22PM MDT until July 28 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
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Source and limitations
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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