WWUS85 KBOU 072230
SPSBOU
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Denver CO
430 PM MDT Thu Jul 7 2022
COZ048-049-072300-
Washington County CO-Logan County CO-
430 PM MDT Thu Jul 7 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central
Washington and central Logan Counties through 500 PM MDT...
At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a landspout tornado along a line extending from
10 miles northwest of Peetz to 5 miles northeast of Midway, or along
a line extending from 18 miles southwest of Sidney to 9 miles
northwest of Akron. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts possible, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Landspout tornadoes can damage mobile homes, roofs,
vehicles, and trees. Outdoor objects may be tossed about.
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sterling, Merino, Iliff, Peetz, Prewitt Reservoir, Padroni, Atwood,
Logan Corners and North Sterling Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If a tornado is spotted seek shelter inside a sturdy building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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LAT...LON 4025 10304 4025 10341 4100 10337 4100 10297
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 269DEG 17KT 4103 10330 4028 10331
LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
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