Colorado Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 12:47
At 147 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Elizabeth, or 36 miles southeast of Denver, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Elbert, Elizabeth, Kiowa and Fondis.
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.