Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:42PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 142 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Franktown, or 28 miles southeast of Denver, 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...
Castle Rock, Parker, Elizabeth, The Pinery, Franktown, Ponderosa
Park, southeastern Castle Pines and Castlewood Canyon.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Prepare for sudden gusty winds. Secure loose objects and move to a
safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov