Tornado Warnings Active Western KS; Severe Thunderstorm Warning Ford/Hodgeman — June 25 — SevereWX

LIVE Severe Weather Update: Tornado Watches Active WY/CO; Enhanced Risk June 25, 2026

An Enhanced risk level blankets key areas today under the Storm Prediction Center's Day 1 outlook, with Slight risk coverage across Colorado, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Scattered thunderstorms pulse across the central High Plains right now, fueling multiple tornado watches in Wyoming and Colorado alongside severe thunderstorm watches into Kansas and Nebraska.

Severe thunderstorm warnings currently target clusters in eastern Colorado, Fremont County in Wyoming, south-central Nebraska, and the Texas Panhandle near Lubbock for hail and damaging winds. These storms hold tornado potential where watches overlap, keeping conditions tense through the late evening hours.

Timeline

5:52 PM EDT — Tornado Watch Issued for Eastern Colorado

A tornado watch is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT for parts of eastern Colorado, including Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Weld counties. This signals favorable conditions for tornadoes to form along with severe hail and damaging winds. Prepare safe shelter plans and monitor local updates closely.

8:05 PM EDT — Tornado Watch Issued for Northeast Colorado

Another tornado watch covers Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma counties in northeast Colorado until 1:00 AM EDT. Tornadoes remain possible amid strong thunderstorm development. Stay weather-aware as storms intensify.

8:05 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northwest Kansas

A severe thunderstorm watch extends until 3:00 AM EDT across northwest Kansas counties including Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan, and Sherman. Expect potential for large hail and gusty winds from thunderstorms. Heed any local warnings.

8:06 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for North-Central KS/NE Nebraska

Severe thunderstorm watch until 3:00 AM EDT targets Osborne, Phillips, Rooks, and Smith counties in Kansas plus Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Furnas, Gosper, and Harlan counties in Nebraska. Strong storms capable of hail and damaging winds are expected. Review your safety plans.

8:47 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion on Tornado Watch for SE Wyoming/NE Colorado

The Storm Prediction Center issues a mesoscale discussion for portions of southeastern Wyoming into northeastern Colorado and the western Nebraska Panhandle, concerning Tornado Watch 389. Storms here pose a risk of severe weather including possible tornadoes. Activity continues to build in these areas.

9:06 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion on Severe Thunderstorm Watch for NE Illinois/NW Indiana

SPC highlights severe thunderstorm potential in portions of northeastern Illinois into northwestern Indiana under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 387. Thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail through the evening. Local NWS offices lead ongoing coordination.

9:58 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion on Severe Thunderstorm Watch for NE Colorado/SW Nebraska

A mesoscale discussion from SPC covers extreme northeastern Colorado into southwestern Nebraska and far northwestern Kansas, tied to Severe Thunderstorm Watch 390. Elevated severe risk persists with hail and wind threats. Storms track eastward.

11:00 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southwest Nebraska

Severe thunderstorm watch until 3:00 AM EDT now includes Chase, Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln, McPherson, and Perkins counties in Nebraska. Powerful storms bring hail and wind gusts. Warnings could follow soon.

11:51 PM EDT — Tornado Watch Issued for Southeast Wyoming

Tornado watch until 1:00 AM EDT targets Converse, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara, and Platte counties in Wyoming. Conditions support tornado development alongside severe hail and winds. Seek shelter if storms approach.

11:57 PM EDT — SPC: Severe Potential in TX Panhandle/South Plains, Watch Unlikely

SPC's latest mesoscale discussion assesses severe thunderstorm risk in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, but deems a watch issuance unlikely with only 20% probability. Current storms produce warnings for hail and winds, though organization fades overnight.

12:01 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson counties CO

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect until 12:30 AM EDT for areas west of Denver including parts of Arapahoe County.

These storms could bring large hail and damaging wind gusts.

Seek shelter indoors if in the warned area.

12:03 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lincoln, Washington counties CO

Severe thunderstorm warning issued until 12:45 AM EDT for Lincoln and Washington counties in eastern Colorado.

Expect large hail and strong winds from these powerful storms.

Stay alert and monitor updates.

12:06 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Castro, Parmer counties TX

A severe thunderstorm warning is active until 12:30 AM EDT covering Castro and Parmer counties in the Texas Panhandle.

Storms packing large hail and gusty winds are impacting the region.

Take precautions and avoid travel if possible.

12:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fremont County WY

Severe thunderstorm warning for Fremont County, Wyoming until 12:45 AM EDT.

These thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Residents should move indoors away from windows.

12:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central/eastern Arapahoe, Elbert counties CO

Warning until 1:00 AM EDT for central and eastern Arapahoe County plus Elbert County in Colorado.

Strong storms threaten with hail and high winds.

Prepare for severe weather impacts.

12:10 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Deaf Smith County TX

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 12:30 AM EDT for Deaf Smith County, Texas.

Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.

Shelter in place if storms approach.

12:11 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hale, Lubbock counties TX

Warning until 12:30 AM EDT for Hale and Lubbock counties in Texas.

Powerful thunderstorms could produce large hail and strong gusts.

Monitor radar and stay safe.

12:11 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Washington County CO

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT for Washington County, Colorado.

Expect potential for large hail and damaging winds.

Take shelter immediately if needed.

12:15 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Yuma, CO

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Yuma County in Colorado until 1:15 AM EDT. Storms in the area could bring large hail and damaging winds. Take cover if severe weather is nearby.

12:19 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Cheyenne/Kit Carson/Yuma Counties, CO

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Cheyenne, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties in Colorado until 3:00 AM EDT. Conditions favor storms producing large hail and strong winds. Prepare now and stay weather-aware.

12:19 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch: NW Kansas Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan and Sherman Counties in Kansas until 3:00 AM EDT. Severe storms with large hail and gusty winds are possible. Have a safety plan ready.

12:23 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Deaf Smith/Randall, TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning active for Deaf Smith and Randall Counties in Texas until 1:30 AM EDT. Expect possible large hail and damaging wind gusts from ongoing storms. Seek shelter indoors away from windows.

12:24 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Lincoln/Washington Counties, CO

The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lincoln and Washington Counties in Colorado until 12:45 AM EDT. Strong storms may produce large hail and high winds. Move to a sturdy structure if in the path.

12:24 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Washington County, CO

Another Severe Thunderstorm Warning is active for Washington County in Colorado until 1:00 AM EDT. These storms threaten with large hail and damaging winds. Monitor radar and heed local alerts.

12:26 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1306: NE CO/SW NE/NW KS

The Storm Prediction Center issued Mesoscale Discussion 1306 for northeastern Colorado, southwestern Nebraska and northwestern Kansas. It notes potential for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, leading to recent watches. Additional development possible overnight.

12:28 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Castro/Parmer, TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning now active for Castro and Parmer Counties in Texas until 1:15 AM EDT. Storms capable of large hail and strong winds are impacting the region. Protect yourself and property from severe weather.

12:31 AM EDT — Tornado Watch issued for northeast Colorado

Tornado watch is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Adams, Arapahoe, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Weld counties in Colorado. These counties may experience tornadoes, along with damaging winds and large hail. Review your safety plan now.

12:31 AM EDT — Tornado Watch issued for east-central Colorado

Tornado watch until 2:00 AM EDT covers Elbert and Lincoln counties in Colorado. Prepare for possible tornadoes and severe storms with strong winds and hail. Have a shelter ready.

12:38 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Yuma County, CO

Severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:15 AM EDT for Yuma County in Colorado. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are possible with this storm. It could be extended or canceled by the NWS.

12:41 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Phillips Co, KS; Harlan Co, NE

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:30 AM EDT for Phillips County, Kansas and Harlan County, Nebraska. Expect damaging winds and large hail. The warning may be extended or cancelled.

12:44 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Castro/Parmer counties, TX

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 1:15 AM EDT for Castro and Parmer counties in Texas. This storm could bring damaging winds and large hail. Monitor for updates.

12:49 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Armstrong/Deaf Smith/Randall TX

Strong thunderstorms bringing large hail and damaging winds are affecting far northwest Texas. The warning is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT and may be extended or canceled.

12:53 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Phillips KS

Powerful storms capable of very large hail and gusty winds are over north-central Kansas. Take shelter if severe weather approaches. Expires at 1:30 AM EDT.

12:54 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Castro TX

Severe thunderstorms in the Texas Panhandle could produce large hail and strong winds. Warning valid until 1:15 AM EDT.

12:54 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Yuma CO

Storms over eastern Colorado pose risks of hail and damaging winds. Residents should stay alert. Expires 1:15 AM EDT.

12:57 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Deaf Smith/Randall TX

Another batch of severe storms is impacting Deaf Smith and Randall counties in Texas. Expect large hail and high winds. Until 1:30 AM EDT.

12:58 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Dundy NE

Severe weather is moving into southwest Nebraska with hail and wind threats. Seek safe shelter. Expires 1:45 AM EDT.

12:58 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch: north-central KS/south-central NE

Watch in effect until 3:00 AM EDT for Osborne, Phillips, Rooks, Smith KS; Franklin, Furnas, Harlan NE. Severe storms with large hail and damaging winds possible. Prepare and monitor updates.

12:59 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Castro/Swisher TX

Storms continue in Castro and now Swisher counties, TX, with large hail and strong winds. Warning until 1:30 AM EDT.

1:01 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central/Eastern Arapahoe, CO

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing large hail and damaging winds is impacting Central and Eastern Arapahoe Counties in Colorado. This warning is in effect until 1:30 AM EDT. Residents in the area should seek sturdy shelter.

1:01 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Yuma, CO

Strong thunderstorms with potential for large hail and gusty winds are moving through Yuma County, Colorado. The warning expires at 2:00 AM EDT. Stay indoors and away from windows if thunder is heard.

1:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Deaf Smith/Randall, TX

A severe thunderstorm is affecting Deaf Smith and Randall Counties in Texas, bringing risks of large hail and damaging winds. It remains in effect until 1:30 AM EDT. Monitor radar and have a safety plan.

1:09 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dundy, NE

Severe weather with large hail and strong winds is occurring in Dundy County, Nebraska. The warning is valid until 1:45 AM EDT. Take cover immediately if conditions worsen.

1:10 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Armstrong/Deaf Smith/Randall, TX

Thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail and winds are headed into Armstrong, Deaf Smith, and Randall Counties, Texas. This warning expires at 1:45 AM EDT. Avoid outdoor activities.

1:12 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Armstrong/Deaf Smith/Oldham/Potter/Randall, TX

A potent severe thunderstorm threatens Armstrong, Deaf Smith, Oldham, Potter, and Randall Counties in Texas with large hail and damaging winds. The warning is in effect until 2:15 AM EDT. Seek shelter now.

1:18 AM EDT — Severe Warning for Armstrong, Deaf Smith, Randall Counties, TX

A severe thunderstorm is bringing large hail and damaging winds to parts of the Texas Panhandle. It could cause power outages and downed trees. The warning expires at 1:45 AM EDT.

1:24 AM EDT — Severe Warning for Briscoe, Swisher Counties, TX

Strong thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds are affecting Briscoe and Swisher counties in Texas. Take cover away from windows if you're in the area. This warning is in effect until 2:30 AM EDT.

1:26 AM EDT — Severe Warning for Yuma County, CO

A severe storm with potential for large hail and damaging winds has prompted a warning for Yuma County, Colorado. Seek shelter indoors immediately. It expires at 2:00 AM EDT.

1:30 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Armstrong, Deaf Smith, Oldham, Potter, Randall TX

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for these Texas Panhandle counties. Storms could produce damaging wind gusts and large hail. The warning expires at 2:15 AM EDT.

1:39 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Yuma, CO

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now active for Yuma County in Colorado. Expect possible strong winds capable of knocking down trees and power lines, plus large hail. It expires at 2:00 AM EDT.

1:41 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Briscoe, Swisher TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Briscoe and Swisher counties in Texas. These storms may bring destructive wind gusts and very large hail. The warning runs until 2:30 AM EDT.

1:47 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Yuma CO, Cheyenne KS

Powerful thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging winds are moving through Yuma County, Colorado, and Cheyenne County, Kansas. Take cover if severe weather approaches your location. The warning expires at 2:45 AM EDT.

1:48 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Armstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray, Potter, Randall TX

Severe thunderstorms bringing large hail and strong winds are affecting multiple counties in the Texas Panhandle including Armstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray, Potter, and Randall. Seek shelter indoors away from windows. Warning in effect until 2:45 AM EDT.

1:51 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Briscoe, Swisher TX

Dangerous thunderstorms with potential for large hail and gusty winds are impacting Briscoe and Swisher counties in Texas. Stay alert and monitor radar. Expires at 2:30 AM EDT.

1:54 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Armstrong, Potter, Randall TX

Another round of severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds is occurring in Armstrong, Potter, and Randall counties, Texas. Move to a sturdy structure if in the area. Warning ends at 2:15 AM EDT.

7:41 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued western KS

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:30 AM EDT for Finney, Lane and Ness counties in Kansas. These storms could produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. People in the area should seek shelter if storms approach.

7:55 AM EDT — Tornado Warning issued western KS

A tornado warning is in effect until 8:30 AM EDT for Finney, Hodgeman, Lane and Ness counties in Kansas — it could be extended or cancelled by NWS. A tornado could form in this area at any time. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor immediately.

8:09 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Lane/Ness Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Lane and Ness counties until 8:30 AM EDT. Expect possible damaging winds and large hail from this storm. Stay indoors and away from windows if you're in the area.

8:11 AM EDT — Tornado Warning: Finney/Hodgeman/Ness Counties

A tornado warning is now in effect until 8:30 AM EDT for Finney, Hodgeman, and Ness counties — it could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar indicates a possible tornado in the area. Take shelter immediately in the lowest level of a sturdy building.

8:17 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1307 for Southern KS/Northern OK

The Storm Prediction Center issued Mesoscale Discussion 1307, noting potential for severe storms in parts of southern Kansas into far northern Oklahoma. A severe thunderstorm watch may be needed, with about a 40% chance. Forecasters are watching trends closely.

8:59 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Finney/Hodgeman KS

Severe thunderstorm warning now in effect for Finney and Hodgeman counties until 9:30 AM EDT. These storms may produce large hail and strong wind gusts. Seek shelter if threatening weather approaches.

9:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Ford/Hodgeman

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Ford and Hodgeman counties until 10:00 AM EDT. This storm may bring large hail and damaging winds. It could be extended or canceled by the National Weather Service. Seek shelter if in the warned area.

What's Next

Severe storms persist across western Kansas under Slight risk, with tornado warnings active and potential for more severe thunderstorms. Additional warnings possible as storms intensify. Monitor radar and local alerts closely.

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