Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Washington County, CO

Source: NOAA · Northeastern Colorado

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NWS Denver has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Washington County until 11:30 PM MDT on August 18.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Northeastern Colorado
Issued
August 19, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Denver CO

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Denver on August 18 at 10:51 PM MDT. The alert is effective until August 18 at 11:30 PM MDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Northeastern Washington County in northeastern Colorado. Locations impacted include Akron, Platner, Midway, Prewitt Reservoir, Burdett and Fremont Butte.

What You Should Do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

At 10:51 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of Midway, or 11 miles northwest of Akron, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Heavy rain is occurring and may lead to flooding.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from August 18 at 10:51 PM MDT until August 18 at 11:30 PM MDT.

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NWS Denver has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Washington County until 11:30 PM MDT on August 18.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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