Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Littleton Area

LITTLETON, CO — Weather officials have issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Littleton area.

The alert remains in effect until 2:45 p.m. Friday.

Counties impacted include:

• Northeast Douglas County
• Southwest Arapahoe County

Wind could gust up to 60 mph and half-dollar size hail is possible, the National Weather Service said.

"Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees," the alert read. "Hail damage to vehicles is expected."

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"For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building," the alert read.

"If on or near Cherry Creek Reservoir, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm."

>> Read the full National Weather Service alert here.