Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/05/2026 16:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 5:46PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 5, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires: 
June 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 546 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pritchett, or 9 miles west of Springfield, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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... Pritchett.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov