Strong Thunderstorm Warning: Gusts up to 50 MPH Expected
A Special Weather Statement warns of a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 50 mph impacting parts of El Paso, Pueblo, and Crowley Counties until 6:45 PM MDT; outdoor individuals should seek immediate shelter.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pueblo, CO, for portions of El Paso, Pueblo, and Crowley Counties. Readers outdoors in these areas should consider seeking shelter inside a building immediately.
The alert, issued today, October 11, at 6:12 PM MDT, indicates a strong thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar 7 miles south of Hanover, moving northeast at 55 mph. This storm is expected to bring wind gusts up to 50 mph.
Impacted locations include Fountain, Hanover, Truckton, and Schriever Space Force Base. The NWS warns that gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
This Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and is set to expire today, October 11, at 6:45 PM MDT. Residents in the Colorado Springs Vicinity, Southern El Paso County, Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft, Pueblo Vicinity, Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, and Crowley County are advised to remain vigilant during this period.
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