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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Southeast Boulder County, Colorado

A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.

Current Status

⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 2:27PM MDT until August 30 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

At 227 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Louisville to near Idledale, or along a line from 21 miles northwest of Denver to 17 miles west of Denver, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...A weather station at the base of Coal Creek Canyon at Highway 93 and 72 intersection, and another station 3 miles north of White Ranch Open Space reported wind gusts to 60 mph. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Northeastern Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Boulder, western Broomfield, Wheat Ridge, Lafayette, Golden, Louisville, Erie, Superior, Rocky Flats, Eldorado Springs, White Ranch Open Space, Crisman, Salina, Sunshine, Edgewater and Mountain View.

Effective August 30, 2026 at 4:27 PM ET · Expires August 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET

Event Details

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Event Type

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severity

severe

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Issued By

NWS Denver CO

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Expires

August 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET

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Last Checked

6 hours ago

What To Do

📋 Official NWS Guidance

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms have produced damaging winds. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Southeast Boulder County, Colorado?

A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.

Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?

Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (6 hours ago). It's set to expire August 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.

How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Southeast Boulder County?

Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Southeast Boulder County, Colorado as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.

What other areas does this alert cover?

This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Southwest Boulder County, Broomfield County, Jefferson.

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