Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 1:27PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 127 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lakewood, or 8 miles southwest of Denver, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Denver, southeastern Lakewood, Englewood, Sheridan and Cherry Hills
Village.
Those attending events near Denver City Park are also in the path of
this thunderstorm.
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:
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: