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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Denver CO

129 PM MDT Sat May 16 2026



COZ041-046-162015-

Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet CO-North

and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County

CO-

129 PM MDT Sat May 16 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ELBERT COUNTY UNTIL 215

PM MDT...



At 129 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8

miles west of Simla, or 29 miles west of Limon, moving northeast at

20 mph.



HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch size

         hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds

         could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured

         objects.



Locations impacted include...

  Simla and Matheson.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



If a tornado is spotted seek shelter inside a sturdy building.



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LAT...LON 3913 10426 3919 10431 3941 10406 3914 10386

      3913 10405

TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 235DEG 17KT 3917 10422



LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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