City of Westminster Emergency Management

08/16/2026

Please keep an eye on the weather and listen to alerts and warnings. Be aware, be prepared, and please stay safe.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming until 9 PM MDT

08/03/2026

Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke issued for parts of northwestern and north-central Colorado through 9am Tuesday. https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colo_advisory.aspx https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/

08/03/2026

It’s going to be a hot one today, with highs forecast to reach into the upper 90s to around 105 across portions of the plains. Make sure you stay hydrated, and if you have to work outside today, make sure to take frequent breaks in air conditioning or in the shade!

08/03/2026

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Monday with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s to the lower 100s across the plains and urban corridor. A cold front will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms late in the day and much cooler temperatures for Monday night and Tuesday.

07/22/2026

Increased monsoonal moisture will bring more widespread showers and thunderstorms across the forecast area today. Slow-moving storms may produce localized heavy rainfall, while gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph will also be possible.

07/21/2026

Heat can make people sick quickly, especially during a heat wave. 🫠 Stay cool, protect your health and check on people who may need extra help.

Learn more about staying safe in the heat: www.jeffco.us/Severe-Weather-Extreme-Heat

07/21/2026

Ozone pollution can harm your health when it is in the air we breathe. Cutting ground-level ozone pollution helps protect public health and the environment. ⛰️

Learn more: cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-health

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

The threat from elevated levels of ozone will remain a concern on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Ozone Action Day Alert has been extended through at least 4 pm on Wednesday. https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx

07/21/2026

We are days away from a blood supply crisis — because there simply aren't enough blood donations coming in.

Doctors could have to make difficult choices about who receives blood transfusions and who has to wait. Your support during this time can help ensure every hospital patient continues receiving routine and timely medical care: https://rdcrss.org/44DoK8c