Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:47PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 147 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles south of Franktown, or 30 miles southeast of Denver, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Eastern Castle Rock, Elizabeth, Franktown, Ponderosa Park, The
Pinery and Castlewood Canyon.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov