Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:35PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 7:35pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 835 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buffalo Creek, or 29 miles southwest of Denver, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Roxborough Park, South Platte, Sprucewood, Buffalo Creek, Louviers,
Chatfield Reservoir, Pine Grove, Foxton, Kassler and Shamballa.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov