Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Washington County, CO
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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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