Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 3:57PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 356 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong wind producing
thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Fowler
to 7 miles southwest of Rocky Ford to 8 miles east of Timpas.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Blowing dust could reduce visibility
down to a mile.
Locations impacted include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Ordway, Swink,
Manzanola, Olney Springs, Sugar City, Cheraw, Crowley, John Martin
Reservoir, and Fort Lyon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet; Crowley County; La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Western Kiowa County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov