Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:49PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:49PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO**

At 649 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Rush, or 31 miles southwest of Limon, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central El Paso County.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Pueblo CO

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 6:49 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 7:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*