Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 13:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:16PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 216 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles east of Boyero, or 22 miles south of Flagler, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Cheyenne County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov