Fort Morgan residents take cover as severe thunderstorm brings heavy rain, wind and hail

Fort Morgan residents take cover as severe thunderstorm brings heavy rain, wind and hail

A severe thunderstorm tore through Fort Morgan on Thursday, June 5, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and hail. The storm lasted between 5 to 10 minutes, arriving shortly after a CodeRED Weather Warning was issued at 1:59 p.m., advising residents to seek shelter immediately. Local law enforcement agencies had issued weather alerts, warning residents of the incoming storm. The storm came in quickly and within minutes, hailstones pelted cars and ro…