Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:23PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 123 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northwest of La Garita, or 46 miles northwest of Alamosa,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain, wind gusts up to 40 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...
Saguache.
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:
Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft; La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft; Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov