WWUS85 KPUB 230029
SPSPUB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
629 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
COZ085-230100-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
629 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN EL PASO COUNTY
THROUGH 700 PM MDT...

At 629 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hanover, or 22 miles north of Pueblo Airport, moving north at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hanover.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3853 10432 3854 10448 3877 10454 3874 10420
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 190DEG 19KT 3860 10439 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Moore