Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:31PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 131 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Castle Rock, or 24 miles south of Denver, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Castle Rock, southwestern Parker, The Pinery, Franktown,
southeastern Castle Pines, Ponderosa Park and Castlewood Canyon.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do
not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov