Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 13:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 2:47PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Arriba, or 24 miles east of Limon, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Arriba.
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: 
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov