Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern El Paso and Northeastern Pueblo Counties, CO

Source: NOAA · El Paso and Pueblo Counties, Colorado

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NWS Pueblo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern El Paso County and northeastern Pueblo County until 10:30 PM MDT.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
El Paso and Pueblo Counties, Colorado
Issued
September 21, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Pueblo CO

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Pueblo CO is in effect. The alert was sent at 9:54 PM MDT on September 20, 2026, and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Southern El Paso County in east central Colorado and Northeastern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado. Locations impacted include Pueblo Depot and Avondale.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

At 9:54 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of Pinon, or 10 miles north of Pueblo Airport, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazards include ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 9:54 PM MDT on September 20, 2026, until 10:30 PM MDT on September 20, 2026.

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NWS Pueblo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern El Paso County and northeastern Pueblo County until 10:30 PM MDT.
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