As was the case yesterday, people pulled over, along with me, because of the low visibility, high wind, and, of course, hail pellets pounding everything. This is just past the Burnt Mill Road exit in southern Pueblo County. @KOAA pic.twitter.com/epif3v2sPy
— Carl Winder KOAA (@CWinderKOAA) June 18, 2019
COLORADO SPRINGS – Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected again Tuesday with hail, wind, and heavy rain all possible in the Pikes Peak Region.
Heavy rain is likely out of any storm that develops Tuesday with flooding risks highest in areas that have seen heavy rain over the last few days. Storms will slowly move east across the plains this evening with dry skies expected by midnight tonight.
UPDATES:
4:29 p.m.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in Pueblo county including Pueblo, Stem Beach, and Burnt Mill for 1-inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
4:20 p.m.
A tornado warning has been issued for Las Animas County, including the community of Tyrone. A funnel cloud has been reported in this story. Seek shelter immediately! Go to a safe room, basement, or storm cellar. If you are in a building with no basement, then get to a small interior room on the lowest level. Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls.
3:35 p.m.
There is a severe thunderstorm watch for the following counties: Baca, Bent, Crowley. El Paso, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers, and Pueblo. This thunderstorm watch will be until 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.
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Severe chances lower today but heavy rain, flooding, and hail are still possible
<div class="caption-wrap"><div class="caption">A lightning bolt as the storm was heading south past Cheyenne Mountain (Courtesy: Larry Marr)
<div class="caption-wrap"><div class="caption">Funnel cloud near Black Forest Road and Hodgen Road (Courtesy: Stacy Reid Bandock)
<div class="caption-wrap"><div class="caption">Courtesy: Carl Winder
<div class="caption-wrap"><div class="caption">Courtesy: Carl Winder