Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:36PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 336 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
La Garita, or 38 miles northwest of Alamosa, moving southeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
La Garita.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft; La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft; Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov