Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 610 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boone, or 18 miles east of Pueblo Airport, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Crowley and
east central Pueblo Counties.
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.
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:
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet; Crowley County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov