Colorado Special Weather Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 18:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 7:26PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 726 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles southeast of Cottonwood Valley to 11 miles north of Simla, or extending from 21 miles north of Limon to 22 miles west of Limon, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Limon and Cedar Point.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rain is occurring with these storms and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO