Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:35PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Calhan, or 27 miles east of Colorado Springs, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Calhan.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
east central Colorado.
Area Description:
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov