North Shore Report

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued August 12 at 1:03PM MDT until August 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are 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

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

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 5:10PM 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...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.