Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 345 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles south of Higbee, or 31 miles south of North La Junta, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 east central Las
Animas County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov