Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:51PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms across far southeast El Paso county and northeast
Pueblo county, moving northeast moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and torrential rainfall
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
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