Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 15:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:18PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 418 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Raymer, or 23 miles north of Fort Morgan, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Stoneham and New Raymer.
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: 
Northeast Weld County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov