Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southeast Colorado

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Published Friday, May 18, 2018
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by Chris Sorensen

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of southeast Colorado. The watch will be in effect until 10:00 p.m.

Counties covered included

  • Baca
  • Bent
  • Cheyenne
  • Crowley
  • El Paso
  • Huerfano
  • Kiowa
  • Las Animas
  • Lincoln
  • Otero
  • Prowers
  • Pueblo

Anyone in the watch area should be prepared to take shelter if storms develop. Large hail, winds up to 60 miles per hour, and even isolated tornadoes are possible across eastern Colorado Friday.

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MAP Severe Thunderstorm Watch - May 18, 2018
Severe Thunderstorm Watch - May 18, 2018

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