Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/28/2026 16:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:42PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 28, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires: 
August 28, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 542 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Limon, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Limon, Genoa and Cedar Point.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov