Parts of the Front Range could see damaging hail and high winds on Wednesday afternoon as a severe thunderstorm moves through the area, National Weather Service forecasters said.
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Forecasters issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Douglas and Weld counties until 5 p.m., including Castle Rock, Franktown, southeastern Castle Pines, Castlewood Canyon and north central Weld County.
Both storms are expected to produce quarter-sized hail and winds up to 50 mph, the National Weather Service said in an alert.
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“Damage to vehicles is expected. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel,” agency officials said.
People should take shelter indoors and stay away from windows. Heavy rain may cause flooding, and drivers should not drive on flooded roads.
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