Greeley, Colo. – Severe storms are expected to hammer northeast Colorado, the Nebraska Panhandle, and southeast Wyoming through 8 p.m. Monday, bringing wind gusts up to 75 mph and hail as large as two inches.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, Severe Thunderstorm Watch 355 is in effect for multiple counties across the three-state region. Scattered supercells and multicell thunderstorms are forecast to intensify through the afternoon, with the strongest storms capable of damaging roofs, vehicles, and power lines.
In Colorado, Weld, Morgan, Logan, and Sedgwick counties are all under the watch, with potential impacts to I-76 and U.S. Highway 6. In Nebraska, storms will affect Scotts Bluff, Kimball, and Dawes counties, while in Wyoming, residents in Torrington, Wheatland, and Lusk should brace for rapidly changing conditions. Emergency officials urge residents to move indoors, secure loose outdoor items, and avoid travel if storms approach.
Storms of this intensity are typical during early summer, but the threat of isolated significant gusts and very large hail increases the risk of localized damage.
The watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. MDT. Additional warnings may be issued as storms develop across the region.
