Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 4:06PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 404 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Howard, or 56 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, moving northeast
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, brief hail up to half inch, 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
paved road surfaces, washouts on dirt roads, and quick
runoff causing high flows in area creeks, streams and
normally dry washouts.
Locations impacted include...
Waugh Mountain.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov