Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wild Horse and Aroya, Colorado

Source: NOAA · East Central Colorado

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northwestern Cheyenne County and southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado until 4:45 PM MDT.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
East Central Colorado
Issued
September 20, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Goodland KS

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Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Goodland KS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Cheyenne County and southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado. The alert is effective from 3:45 PM MDT on September 20, 2026, until 4:45 PM MDT on September 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

Northwestern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado and southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado, including the locations of Wild Horse and Aroya.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

At 3:45 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Boyero, or 19 miles southwest of Flagler, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazards include tennis ball size hail (2.50 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 3:45 PM MDT until 4:45 PM MDT on September 20, 2026.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northwestern Cheyenne County and southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado until 4:45 PM MDT.
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