Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/07/2026 17:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 6:22PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 7, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires: 
June 7, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 621 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Las Animas, or 19 miles east of North La Junta, moving northeast 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... John Martin Reservoir and Fort Lyon.
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