Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:01PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 601 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Colorado Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Southern Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Stratmoor, Peterson Space
Force Base, Fort Carson, and Security-Widefield.
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.
Area Description:
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov