Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Denver CO
AREA: Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
SENT: 2026-07-02T15:59:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 3:59PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

At 359 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Byers, or 36 miles east of Denver, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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…
Byers, Leader and Strasburg.

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-02T16:45:00-06:00