Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 1:55PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 155 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Commerce City, or 6 miles east of Denver, moving east
at 30 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...
Eastern Denver, Aurora, southern Commerce City, Denver
International Airport, D.I.A Terminal and Concourses, Bennett,
Watkins, Manila Village, Buckley SFB, Arapahoe Park and Cherry
Creek Reservoir.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: