Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 12:53PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 1253 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Green Mountain Reservoir, or 53 miles east of Glenwood
Springs, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Silverthorne, Winter Park, Dillon, Empire, Silver Plume, Loveland
Pass, Berthoud Falls, Keystone, Bakerville, Berthoud Pass and East
Portal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Dillon, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. Boaters can expect strong gusty winds and
locally higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately.
Area Description:
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet; South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov