Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Monarch Pass, or 36 miles east of Gunnison, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Salida, Poncha Springs, Maysville, Monarch Pass, Decker Burn Scar,
and Poncha Pass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pueblo.
Area Description:
Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft; Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft; Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Ft; Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft; Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft; La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft; Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov