Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/05/2026 16:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 5:49PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 5, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires: 
June 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 549 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Hasty, or 21 miles southwest of Lamar, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... John Martin Reservoir.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov