Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/22/2026 17:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 6:12PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 22, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires: 
September 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 612 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Castle Pines, or 18 miles south of Denver, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Southwestern Aurora, Centennial, eastern Highlands Ranch, Parker, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, The Pinery, Castle Pines, Foxfield and Cherry Creek Reservoir.
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 Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov