Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for northeast Colorado, southwest Nebraska as hail, damaging winds threaten region

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska Saturday afternoon. Storms near Akron and Grant could produce damaging 60 mph winds and large hail up to half dollar size.

May 16, 2026Updated: May 16, 2026

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