Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Boulder, Gilpin, Jefferson Counties CO
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NWS Denver has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Colorado until 2:30 PM MDT on August 30.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Colorado
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Denver CO
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) was issued by the National Weather Service Denver CO on August 30 at 1:53 PM MDT, effective immediately until 2:30 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northern Gilpin County, Northwestern Jefferson County, Southwest Boulder County, and Southeast Boulder County in central Colorado. Locations impacted include Southwestern Boulder, Nederland, Pinecliffe, Rollinsville, Eldora, Tolland, Eldorado Springs, East Portal, Crescent Village, and Caribou.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 1:53 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rollinsville, or 33 miles northwest of Denver, moving east at 35 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and small hail, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 1:53 PM MDT to 2:30 PM MDT on August 30, 2026.
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