Special Weather Statement for Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet; 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
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What you need to know
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- Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County, Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet, Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet
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What is happening
At 500 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eldorado Springs, or 21 miles northwest of Denver, moving south at 15 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...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 500 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eldorado Springs, or 21 miles northwest of Denver, moving south at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Arvada, southwestern Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Golden, White Ranch Open Space, Rocky Flats, Eldorado Springs, Mountain View, Marshall and Crescent Village.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Denver CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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