Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Logan County, CO
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NWS Denver has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Logan County until 6:15 PM MDT on May 30.
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This notice was issued by NOAA on June 15, 2026 and geographically references Northwestern Logan County, Colorado. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Alerts - determines the warning protocol behind it, which shapes what protective action (seeking shelter, following evacuation orders if issued, monitoring official updates) is recommended and which agency holds authority to issue or cancel it.
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Denver. The alert is effective from May 30 at 5:43 PM MDT until May 30 at 6:15 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northwestern Logan County in northeastern Colorado, including the locations of Peetz, Padroni, and North Sterling Reservoir.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 5:43 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over North Sterling Reservoir, or 13 miles north of Sterling, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 6:15 PM MDT on May 30.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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