Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 253 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northwest of Deer Trail to 8
miles southeast of Arapahoe Park, or extending from 36 miles
northwest of Limon to 22 miles southeast of Denver, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Deer Trail and Byers.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If a tornado is spotted seek shelter inside a sturdy building.
Area Description:
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: