Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West Central El Paso County
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for west central El Paso County until 6:00 PM MDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Colorado
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Pueblo CO. Effective from 5:30 PM MDT September 22, 2026 until 6:00 PM MDT September 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
West central El Paso County in east central Colorado. Locations impacted include Colorado Springs, Fountain, Stratmoor, Fort Carson, Security, Security-Widefield, Cimarron Hills, and Peterson Space Force Base.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 5:30 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Security, or near Colorado Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
Alert effective September 22 at 5:30 PM MDT until September 22 at 6:00 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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