Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 12:57PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gulnare, or 20 miles northwest of Trinidad, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Gulnare and Boncarbo.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft; Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov