Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:43PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Merino to 7 miles southeast of
Kersey, or extending from 12 miles southwest of Sterling to 16 miles
southeast of Greeley, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Fort Morgan, Brush, Wiggins, Log Lane Village, Hillrose, Weldona,
Goodrich, Orchard, Adena School, Antelope Springs, Riverside
Reservoir, Snyder, Roggen, Willard, Prewitt Reservoir, Fort Morgan
Airport, Masters, Union and Messex.
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:
Central and South Weld County; Morgan County; Logan County; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov