Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:38PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
southeastern Colorado Springs, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Colorado Springs, Fountain, Stratmoor, Security, Security-Widefield,
Cimarron Hills, Peterson Space Force Base, and Fort Carson.
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.
Area Description:
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov