Special Weather Statement 06/17/2025 12:28 for Colorado areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 1:28PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2025 - 12:28pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 128 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Truckton, or 30 miles east of Colorado Springs, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Truckton and Rush.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM MDT for east central Colorado.
Area Description: 
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO