Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:05PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 505 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lochbuie, or 20 miles northeast of Denver, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Brighton, Fort Lupton, Lochbuie, Platteville, Hudson, Keenesburg,
Barr Lake, Todd Creek and Wattenburg.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If a tornado is spotted seek shelter inside a sturdy building.
Area Description:
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