Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 3:49PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 347 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
producing heavy rainfall along a line extending from 6 miles east of
Waugh Mountain to 13 miles northwest of Royal Gorge to 6 miles north
of Texas Creek. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, brief pea size hail, and locally
heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Heavy rainfall could cause ponding of water on
roadways, and rapid rises in normally dry creeks and
streams.
Locations impacted include...
Texas Creek, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, and Waugh Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500Ft; Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov