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Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 4:48PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO, United States of America

Event time: Oct 22, 2026 22:48 UTC Last updated: 1 hr ago United States

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At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Pueblo Reservoir to 16 miles east of
Greenhorn Mountain to 15 miles northeast of Walsenburg. Movement was
east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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.

Locations impacted include...
Pueblo, Pueblo Airport, Boone, Pueblo Reservoir, Salt Creek, Blende,
Avondale, Pueblo West, Pueblo Depot, and Colorado City.

Measurements

Coordinates	38.1371, -104.4414
Region	Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft; Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet; Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Hue
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap Urgency	Expected
Cap Certainty	Observed
Cap Expires	2026-10-22T17:15:00-06:00

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