Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 13:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:19PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 219 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Deckers, or 36 miles southwest 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... Deckers, Devil's Head, Sprucewood, South Platte, Cheesman Reservoir and Perry Park.
Instruction: 
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. Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov