On June 3rd, thunderstorms developed along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains during the late afternoon hours and moved eastward across east-central Colorado going into the evening hours. These thunderstorms produced hail up to a quarter in size, wind gusts up to 79 mph, and a few short lived tornadoes.

Hail in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 17:37:00 to 03-JUN-22 17:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported hail ranging from a pea to a quarter in size falling at location.

Tornado in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 17:58:00 to 03-JUN-22 18:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: SCHRAMM
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report of a tornado being spotted at roughly 6:58 pm MDT, which lasted around 8 minutes. Visible ground circulation beneath a funnel. Estimated precise locations with radar.

Tornado in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 18:40:00 to 03-JUN-22 18:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: BONNY LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Landspout observed looking south from the intersection of US-36 and US-385. Media personnel estimated it was roughly 2-3 miles south of report location along County Road EE. Pictures received. Estimated more precise locations with radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 18:44:00 to 03-JUN-22 18:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: IDALIA
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet station recorded a 79 mph thunderstorm wind gust at location.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 18:17:00 to 03-JUN-22 18:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: WRAY BOWMAN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust at location.

Tornado in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 18:11:00 to 03-JUN-22 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: WRAY BOWMAN ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Chase reported a tornado southwest of Wray, Colorado. Several videos showing a funnel as well as a debris swirl on the ground. Chaser was driving east on County Road 33, looking south. Exact location determined by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 17:25:00 to 03-JUN-22 17:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHEYENNE WELLS
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch relayed a report of near zero visibility due to rain with thunderstorm wind gusts at an estimated 60 to 70 mph at location.

Hail in CHEYENNE, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 16:33:00 to 03-JUN-22 16:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: KIT CARSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch relayed a report of heavy rain with hail up to a quarter in size around mile marker 129 on Highway 287.

Hail in CHEYENNE, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 16:12:00 to 03-JUN-22 16:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: KIT CARSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported heavy rainfall and hail up to a penny in size in the town of Kit Carson.

Hail in KIT CARSON, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 16:41:00 to 03-JUN-22 16:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported heavy rainfall and hail up to a nickel in size at location.

Hail in KIT CARSON, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 16:49:00 to 03-JUN-22 16:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: BETHUNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Report received via social media of hail up to a penny in size at location.

Hail in KIT CARSON, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 16:53:00 to 03-JUN-22 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: BURLINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported hail ranging between peas to quarters in size at location.

Hail in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 17:30:00 to 03-JUN-22 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALVIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Report received via social media of accumulating hail ranging from peas to pennies in size at location. Time is estimated with radar imagery.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 17:37:00 to 03-JUN-22 17:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported a measured 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust on personal weather station at location.

Thunderstorm Wind in YUMA, COLORADO
From 03-JUN-22 18:34:00 to 03-JUN-22 18:34:00 (MST-7)
Location: IDALIA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station recorded a 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust at location.