Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 12:36PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 1236 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Del Norte, or 34 miles northwest of Alamosa. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Del Norte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft; Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft; Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft; Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft; Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov