Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 578
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
230 PM MDT WED AUG 12 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 578 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM MDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0578.260812T2030Z-260813T0300Z/
CO
. COLORADO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
LOGAN MORGAN PHILLIPS
SEDGWICK WASHINGTON YUMA
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Flash Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
829 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
COZ079-080-086-131030-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.A.0008.260813T1800Z-260814T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-Wet Mountains Above
10000 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Including the cities of Rye and Pueblo
829 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT
FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar.
* WHERE...The Aspen Acres Burn Scar.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected
up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen
Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure
to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy
rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized
street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the
potential for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead
to flash flooding and debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Beulah, San Isabel, and highways 165 and 78 in and around Aspen
Acres Burn Scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1146 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
COZ018-019-130600-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FA.A.0004.260812T1746Z-260813T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Lake
City, Sawpit, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, and Rico
1146 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of the Southwest San Juan Mountains, recent burn
scars and steep mountain corridors. This includes the Gold
Mountain, Ferris, and Elk burn scars, as well as, Highways 550 and
145.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as
well as debris flows through recent burn scars. The debris flows
can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms and/or training storms is
possible this afternoon and into late evening hours. If you live,
commute or recreate near or below recent burn scars and other
flood-prone terrain, keep an eye on the current conditions
overhead and upstream of your location.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Air Quality Alert
COC041-101-130400-
El Paso-Pueblo-
510 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR OZONE FROM 500 PM WEDNESDAY
UNTIL 1000 PM WEDNESDAY...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone.
WHERE...El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are
not limited to Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
WHEN...500 PM Wednesday August 12 to 1000 PM Wednesday August 12
IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category are likely within the advisory area Wednesday
afternoon and evening.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing
likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in
active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as
asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease,
such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
244 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-132045-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
244 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026 /344 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
A Heat Advisory is in effect for counties along and south of a line
from Wallace to Graham counties. Heat index values in excess of 104
degrees are forecast. These heat index values put additional stress
on the body, especially the young and elderly.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Yuma county through
9pm mountain time. Wind gusts up to 70 mph and an isolated instance
or two of hail around ping pong ball size are the main hazards. Wind
gusts of 50-60 mph are possible for counties adjacent to the watch.
More isolated storms are possible across northwest Kansas during the
afternoon with large hail up to quarter size and wind gusts up to 60
mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
Strong to severe storms are forecast across the area Thursday
evening. Wind gusts up to 75 mph are the primary hazard. Blowing
dust may accompany these storms with visibility possibly falling
below one mile or less potentially impacting travel and air quality.
Near daily chances for at least isolated strong to severe storms
Friday through the weekend. Wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail, and
maybe flooding are possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
133 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-130645-
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
133 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Dangerous heat widespread across the Panhandles on Wednesday. A
heat advisory is in effect for the combined Panhandles, and an
extreme heat warning is in effect for Palo Duro Canyon until 9 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Dangerous heat continues for portions of the Panhandles on
Thursday.
Increasing chances for daily Thunderstorms from Thursday through
Sunday.
A fire weather watch is in effect for the eastern Panhandles on
Thursday for concerns of dry lightning induced fire starts and
strong winds from thunderstorms.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1101 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-131715-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1101 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon and evening, with the highest coverage across the
mountains and valleys. The strongest storms may produce heavy
rain, outflow winds to 50-55 mph, and frequent lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Multiple days of afternoon showers and storms are expected into
early next week. Heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, and frequent
lightning may accompany the strongest storms. In addition, flash
flooding may become a concern given slow moving storms and the
potential for areas to receive multiple rounds of heavy rain over
several days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
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RODRIGUEZ
