Canon City vicinity/Eastern Fremont County
Special Weather Statement until SUN 5:30 PM MDT
Issued September, 08 2024 at 4:56 PM - US/Mountain expires September, 08 2024 at 5:30 PM - US/Mountain
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTY
THROUGH 530 PM MDT...
At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Royal Gorge, or 36 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Canon City and Royal Gorge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pueblo.
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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
