Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 2:51PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Denver, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs, blow around
unsecured objects, and create dangerous open water
conditions.
Locations impacted include...
Denver, southwestern Aurora, northern Centennial, northeastern
Littleton, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Sheridan, Buckley SFB,
Cherry Hills Village, Foxfield and Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on Cherry Creek Reservoir, get out of the water and secure loose
items. Boaters can expect strong gusty winds and locally higher
waves. Boaters and paddle boarders should seek safe harbor
immediately.
Area Description:
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