Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/30/2026 15:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 4:01PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 30, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires: 
August 30, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 401 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waugh Mountain, or 47 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, moving northeast at 30 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... Texas Creek, Royal Gorge, Waugh Mountain, and Canon City.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500Ft; Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft; Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov