Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 2:47PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Simla, or 20 miles west of Limon, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Simla, Matheson and Cedar Point.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: