Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:53PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 352 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over southwest and south central El Paso county, or
about 7 to 15 miles south to southeast of Colorado Springs, moving
southeast at 25 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...
Fountain and Hanover.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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