Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 6:47PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northeast of Hillrose, or 19 miles northwest of Akron, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Merino, Hillrose, Prewitt Reservoir, Messex and Union.
This includes Interstate 76 between mile markers 97 and 114.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Morgan County; Logan County; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov