Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:01PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 401 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pikes Peak, or 9 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
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...
Southwestern Colorado Springs, Fountain, Fort Carson, Stratmoor, and
Security-Widefield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft; Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft; Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov