Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 16:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hanover, or 24 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central El Paso County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO