City of Westminster Emergency Management

06/23/2026

Smoke across the state is from fires in Utah and Nevada; it is not from fires in Colorado. Regardless, the fire danger is still high across the region. by avoiding activities that could spark a wildfire and observing any local fire restrictions.

06/23/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming until 1 AM MDT.

06/23/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO

ELBERT LINCOLN

IN NORTH CENTRAL COLORADO

LARIMER

IN NORTHEAST COLORADO

ADAMS ARAPAHOE BOULDER
BROOMFIELD DENVER DOUGLAS
JEFFERSON LOGAN MORGAN
WASHINGTON WELD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ARVADA, AURORA, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, CASTLE ROCK, CENTENNIAL, DENVER,
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ELIZABETH, FORT COLLINS,
FORT MORGAN, GREELEY, KIOWA, LAKEWOOD, LIMON, LONGMONT, LOVELAND, PARKER, STERLING, THORNTON, WESTMINSTER, AND WINDSOR.

06/23/2026

You may need to keep a close eye on the weather and be ready to seek shelter. Be aware, be prepared, and please stay safe.

Confidence has increased in the potential for scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms across eastern Colorado later this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are forecast to begin developing mid-afternoon, although the greatest coverage and intensity of storms is expected this evening, lasting until or even slightly after midnight. A few intense supercells will be possible this evening, with a heightened risk of very large hail (exceeding 2-3" in diameter), damaging winds gusts, and isolated tornadoes/landspouts. Be weather aware, consider pre-emptively protecting livestock, plants and vehicles, and plan on travel impacts at Denver International Airport later in the day.

06/17/2026

Very warm and dry conditions combined with west to northwest winds gusting up to 50 mph will result in critical fire weather conditions Wednesday afternoon and early evening for the mountains and mountain valleys.

06/02/2026

Local public safety does not have your contact information if you don't register with us. Don't be confused by the alerts you get from the National Weather Service and FEMA. Federal agencies are able to broadcast alerts and warnings over large areas, but they won't call you with local emergency information. Please register with Lookout Alert so we can reach you during local emergencies.

06/02/2026

U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts thunderstorms with large hail, severe wind gusts and possible tornadoes in parts of the northern Plains throughout today. Be sure to monitor local news and any emergency alerts you receive on your phone to stay informed about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings.

06/02/2026

Closed doors save lives. When staying away from home, sleep with bedroom doors closed to slow fire spread. Traveling with young children? Test their travel and fire safety knowledge!

06/01/2026

EMERGENCY ALERTS TEST | On Wednesday, June 3, beginning in the morning, Westminster will be part of a regional emergency alerts test. Testing these systems helps ensure we can quickly reach our community when real emergencies occur. Be sure you are ready to receive the alerts with a few simple steps:

Lookout Alert
▪ Westminster’s localized opt-in system, with alerts from Westminster Police and Fire
▪ Receive critical alerts through text, phone calls, and email – whether you are home or not!
▪ Registration required at: www.LookoutAlert.co

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
▪ Push alerts sent directly to cell phones in a specific geographic area
▪ Often used for large-scale evacuation orders or weather emergencies
▪ No sign-up required, but ensure that Emergency Alerts are enabled in your phone settings

Not every person will receive every type of alert during the test. Delivery may depend on device settings, wireless carrier participation, phone location, registration information, and other technical factors. Receiving or not receiving this test does not necessarily mean a phone or account is not working. This system-wide test will be in Westminster, Broomfield, Jefferson County, and Clear Creek County.

We encourage you to use this opportunity to confirm you are signed up for local emergency alerts, whether you live in Westminster or elsewhere!

06/01/2026

Local public safety does not have your contact information if you don't register with us. Don't be confused by the alerts you get from the National Weather Service and FEMA. Federal agencies are able to broadcast alerts and warnings over large areas, but they won't call you with local emergency information. Please register with Lookout Alert so we can reach you during local emergencies.