Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:03PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 703 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 5 miles east of Elbert to near Thurman,
or extending from 41 miles west of Limon to 34 miles northeast of
Limon, moving north at 15 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...
Limon, Elbert, Kiowa, Simla, Genoa, Matheson, Cedar Point 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; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov