Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:11PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 111 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Greenhorn Mountain, or 27 miles southwest of Pueblo,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Beulah and San Isabel.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft; Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft; Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County; Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov