Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/05/2026 17:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 6:26PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 5, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires: 
June 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 625 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pritchett, or 12 miles southwest of Springfield, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... 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