Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 12:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:16PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 116 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Indian Hills, or 18 miles southwest of Denver, moving east 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... Lakewood, southern Golden, Evergreen, Morrison, Tiny Town, Red Rocks Park, Indian Hills, Idledale, Kittredge, Aspen Park, Chatfield Reservoir, Ken Caryl, Pleasant View, Genesee and Columbine.
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: 
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov