Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 23:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 11:15pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description: 
At 1215 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of John Martin Reservoir, or 25 miles southeast of North La Junta, moving southeast 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Bent County.
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