Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 10:33PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 9:33pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1033 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Snyder, or 16 miles northeast of Fort Morgan, moving
southeast at 40 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...
Hillrose, Snyder, Prewitt Reservoir, Midway, Union and Messex.
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:
Morgan County; Logan County; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov