Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 900 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Brandon, or 15 miles southwest of Cheyenne Wells,
moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Kiowa
County.
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:
Eastern Kiowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov