Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:34PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 7:34pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 834 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sweetwater Reservoir, or 23 miles north of Lamar. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Eads, Neeoshe Reservoir, Sweetwater Reservoir, and Queens Reservoir.
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:
Western Kiowa County; Eastern Kiowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov