Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:23PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 523 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Simla, or 31 miles west of Limon, moving north at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Mainly rural areas of Central Elbert County.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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