Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:09PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Truckton, or 27 miles northeast of Pueblo Airport,
moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern El
Paso, northwestern Crowley and northeastern Pueblo Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft; Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet; Crowley County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov