Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:14PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 314 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 5 miles southwest of Byers to over
Elbert, or extending from 36 miles east of Denver to 42 miles
southeast of Denver, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Elbert, Elizabeth, Kiowa, Ponderosa Park and Fondis.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy rain is occurring with these storms and may lead to flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov