Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:04PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 204 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Franktown to 9 miles south of
Matheson, or extending from 26 miles southeast of Denver to 20 miles
southwest of Limon, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Elizabeth, Kiowa, Simla, Matheson, Ponderosa Park, Franktown, The
Pinery, Fondis and Castlewood Canyon.
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