Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 6:23PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 623 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wheat Ridge, or 10 miles west of Denver, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Western Denver, Lakewood, Arvada, southern Westminster,
southwestern Commerce City, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater and
Mountain View.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do
not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov