Special Weather Statement 06/17/2025 11:18 for Colorado areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 12:18PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2025 - 11:18am
Expires: 
June 17, 2025 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 1218 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over southern Colorado Springs, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Colorado Springs, Fountain, Stratmoor, Fort Carson, Security, Security-Widefield, Cimarron Hills, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base.
Instruction: 
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM MDT for east central Colorado.
Area Description: 
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft; Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO