Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:54PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cottonwood Valley, or 26 miles north of Limon, moving east at 25 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...
Last Chance, Cottonwood Valley and Woodlin School.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov