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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
824 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
COZ084-230300-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
824 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN EL PASO COUNTY
THROUGH 900 PM MDT...

At 824 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ramah, or 29 miles southwest of Limon, 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...
Ramah.

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 3900 10405 3897 10407 3905 10428 3913 10428
      3913 10405
TIME...MOT...LOC 0224Z 201DEG 18KT 3908 10418 

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

$$

Moore