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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
627 PM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026

COZ091-092-270115-
Kit Carson County CO-Cheyenne County CO-
627 PM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHEYENNE AND
SOUTHWESTERN KIT CARSON COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO THROUGH 715
PM MDT...

At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 15 miles northeast of Boyero, or 18 miles south of
Flagler, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Cheyenne and southwestern Kit Carson Counties in east central
Colorado.

This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 415 and
417.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3891 10308 3916 10313 3930 10265 3902 10243
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 243DEG 25KT 3904 10300

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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