Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 223 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Arapahoe Park, or 19 miles southeast of Denver,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Southeastern Aurora, Parker, Arapahoe Park and Watkins.
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; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov