Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:50PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 750 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Lyons, or 30 miles south of Fort Collins, moving east
at 35 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...
Northern Boulder, Longmont, Firestone, Frederick, Berthoud, Mead,
Lyons, Niwot, Hygiene and Campion.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet; Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; Central and South Weld County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: