Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:17PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 417 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Red Wing, or 40 miles northeast of Alamosa, moving
south at 25 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...
Red Wing, Great Sand Dunes, and northwestern Spring Burn Scar north
of Highway 160.
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.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pueblo.
Area Description:
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft; Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft; Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft; Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov