Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 3:07PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Gilcrest to near Bergen Park, or
extending from 7 miles south of Greeley to 20 miles west of Denver,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Denver, southern Greeley, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster,
Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Commerce City, Northglenn, Brighton,
Wheat Ridge, Lafayette, Golden, Evans and Louisville.
Instruction:
If on area lakes, 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.
Prepare for sudden gusty winds. Secure loose objects and move to a
safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; 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; Central and South Weld County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov