North Shore Report

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 12:49PM MDT until August 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...High temperatures in El Paso and eastern Fremont Counties from 92 to 100, highs in Pueblo County from 97 to 102. * WHERE...Pueblo, El Paso and eastern Fremont Counties, including the cities of Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Canon City. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM MDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 2:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...western parts of El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. WHEN...200 PM Monday August 10 to 800 PM Monday August 10 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area Monday 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.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 3:56PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

At 355 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Royal Gorge to 12 miles southeast of Texas Creek. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph and brief heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Florence, Silver Cliff, Westcliffe, and Rosita.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.