Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:14PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 5 miles east of Gary to 11 miles south
of Lindon, or extending from 16 miles west of Akron to 27 miles
northeast of Limon, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Akron, Otis, Elba, Arickaree School, Anton, Platner and Thurman.
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:
Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov