Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:43PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 843 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bristol, or 16 miles west of Coolidge. 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...
Granada, Hartman, and Bristol.
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:
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov