Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:55PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 6 miles east of D.I.A Terminal and
Concourses to over Bennett, or extending from 23 miles northeast of
Denver to 29 miles east of Denver, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Aurora, eastern Denver International Airport, Bennett, Manila
Village, Strasburg, Prospect Valley and Watkins.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Prepare for sudden gusty winds, ahead of any rain. Secure loose
objects and move to a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Blowing dust brings reduced visibility, leading to dangerous driving
conditions. If driving, avoid blowing dust if possible. If caught in
dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep
your foot off the brake.
Area Description:
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Central and South Weld County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov