Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:04PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 204 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Peyton, or 21 miles northeast of Colorado Springs. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Peyton.
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:
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov