Colorado Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 12:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 1:47PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 147 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Elizabeth, or 36 miles southeast of Denver, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Elbert, Elizabeth, Kiowa and Fondis.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO