Colorado Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 20:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 914 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Yuma, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Eckley around 930 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Yuma County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS