Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Washington Counties CO
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NWS Denver has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of eastern Colorado until 7:15 PM MDT on August 26.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Colorado
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver CO
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Denver CO. Effective from 2026-08-26T18:25:00-06:00 until 2026-08-26T19:15:00-06:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed.
Affected Areas
Central Arapahoe County, Eastern Arapahoe County, Elbert County, Lincoln County, and Washington County in Colorado. Locations impacted include Deer Trail, Agate, Cottonwood Valley, and Cedar Point.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Radar indicated.
Timeline
Alert in effect until 7:15 PM MDT on August 26, 2026. Storm located near Deer Trail moving southeast at 10 mph.
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