Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:23PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 623 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
La Veta Pass, or 41 miles east of Alamosa. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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...
La Veta Pass, Spring Burn Scar north of Highway 160, northern Spring
Burn Scar south of Highway 160 in Costilla county, and northwestern
Spring Burn Scar south of Highway 160 in Huerfano county.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft; Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov