Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 16:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 530 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of Kenosha Pass, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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... Jefferson and Kenosha Pass.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO