Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 7:47PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 747 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms 10 miles northwest of Cottonwood Valley, or 35 miles
north of Limon, and is stationary.
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...
Deer Trail, Cottonwood Valley, Last Chance, Leader, Byers, Woodlin
School, Strasburg and Lindon.
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:
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov