Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:35PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Elba, or 16 miles south of Akron, moving east at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Elba.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov