Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 15:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:22PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barr Lake, or 15 miles northeast of Denver, moving northeast at 25 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... Commerce City, Brighton, northwestern Denver International Airport, Fort Lupton, Lochbuie, Hudson, Barr Lake, Todd Creek, Wattenburg and Henderson.
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: 
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Central and South Weld County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov