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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
820 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
 
COZ084-085-220245-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
820 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN EL PASO COUNTY
THROUGH 845 PM MDT...

At 820 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ramah, or 30 miles southwest of Limon. 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...
Calhan, Yoder, and Rush.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 3910 10406 3891 10405 3880 10406 3883 10439
      3911 10429
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 329DEG 4KT 3905 10419 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Moore