Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 2:20PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 217 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Royal Gorge, or 33 miles southwest of Colorado
Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, brief half inch hail and
torrential 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
paved road surfaces, washouts on dirt roads, and quick
runoff causing high flows in area creeks, streams and
normally dry washouts.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Fremont County over the Wilson Creek centered around 10 miles north
of Royal Gorge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm 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; Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov