Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 10:12PM MDT until September 20 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 9:12pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1012 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of
Elbert, or 37 miles southeast of Denver, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported quarter size hail near Elizabeth.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Hail may accumulate on
roadways causing hazardous travel.
Locations impacted include...
Elbert, Elizabeth, Kiowa, Ponderosa Park and Fondis.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm has produced dangerous hail
and is capable of producing damaging winds.
Area Description:
Elbert, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov