Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:16PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 515 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Eads, or 35 miles northwest of Lamar, moving south
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 and Chivington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Western Kiowa County; Eastern Kiowa County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov