Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 15:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:16PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 416 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Arriba, or 24 miles east of Limon, and is stationary. 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... Arriba.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov