Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:37PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Farisita, or 42 miles northwest of Trinidad,
moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Walsenburg and northeastern Spring Burn Scar north of Highway 160.
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:
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft; Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov