Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 16:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 5:07PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 507 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Two Buttes Reservoir, or 12 miles northwest of Springfield, moving east at 25 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... Springfield and Two Buttes Reservoir.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Pueblo. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado.
Area Description: 
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov