Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 2:11PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 211 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Kiowa, or 33 miles west of Limon, moving northeast
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Mainly rural areas of Central Elbert County.
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:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: