Alamosa County, CO

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In effect from Saturday 09/19 2:45 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:15 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Pueblo CO

At 245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Monarch Pass, or 36 miles east of Gunnison, moving northeast at 30 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... Salida, Poncha Springs, Maysville, Monarch Pass, Decker Burn Scar, and Poncha Pass.

What to Do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.

Areas Impacted

  • Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft
  • Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft
  • Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Ft
  • Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft
  • Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft
  • La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft
  • Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft
  • Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft
  • Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft

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From the Forecaster

Strong Storms Possible Today

Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms through the mid evening hours. Some these storms could be strong to severe east of the I-25 corridor. Large hail to around one inch and 60 mph wind gusts are the primary threats. #cowx

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms through the mid evening hours. Some these storms could be strong to severe east of the I-25 corridor. Large hail to around one inch and 60 mph wind gusts are the primary threats. Highs for the plains will be in the mid 70s to mid 80s, for the valleys in the mid 60s to mid 70s, and for the mountains in the upper 40s to mid 60s.
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