Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 18:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 714 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Cheyenne Wells, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Cheyenne Wells. This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 141 and 159.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for east central Colorado.
Area Description: 
Cheyenne County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS