Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 6:11PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 5:11pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Alamosa East, or 7 miles northeast of Alamosa, moving north at 35
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...
San Luis Lake, Alamosa East, and Great Sand Dunes.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov