Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/25/2026 12:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 1:35PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 135 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Elbert, or 42 miles south of Denver, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Elbert and Fondis.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov