Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:57PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 556 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Royal Gorge, or 38 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, moving south
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...
Canon City and Royal Gorge.
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:
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft; Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft; Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft; Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov