Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 17:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:29PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 629 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hanover, or 22 miles north of Pueblo Airport, moving north at 20 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... Hanover.
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: 
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov