Severe Thunderstorm Warning for El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo Counties CO
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NWS Pueblo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Fremont County, southern El Paso County, and northern Pueblo County until 5:45 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- El Paso, Fremont and Pueblo Counties, Colorado
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Pueblo CO. Effective from August 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM MDT until August 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
East central Fremont County, southern El Paso County, and northern Pueblo County in Colorado. Locations impacted include Southeastern Colorado Springs, Fountain, Hanover, Stratmoor, Fort Carson, Schriever Space Force Base, Pinon, Security, Security-Widefield, Pueblo Depot, and Pueblo West.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 5:05 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Fountain, or 19 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM MDT on August 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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