Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 13:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 2:47PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stratmoor, or near Colorado Springs, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Southeastern Colorado Springs, Fountain, Stratmoor, Fort Carson, Security, Security-Widefield, and Schriever Space Force Base.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Area Description: 
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov