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 1120 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Platner, or 9 miles east of Akron, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Weather station reported a gust up to 64 mph. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees....
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. Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1120 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Platner, or 9 miles east of Akron, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Weather station reported a gust up to 64 mph. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Akron and Platner.
Lifecycle record
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 18 at 11:20PM MDT until August 18 at 11:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 18 at 11:07PM MDT until August 18 at 11:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 18 at 10:51PM MDT until August 18 at 11:30PM 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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