North Shore Report

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued July 9 at 10:49AM MDT until July 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall will be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar again today. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including southwestern Pueblo County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar will be possible during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flows. 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. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 9 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Fremont, Pueblo and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Canon City, Pueblo and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday July 09 to 900 AM Friday July 10 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres wildfire will be possible within the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 2:59PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pinon to Pueblo West to 9 miles west of Pueblo Reservoir. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Pueblo, Pueblo Airport, Pueblo West, Pueblo Reservoir, Pinon, and Penrose.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.