Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 15:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:09PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Thatcher, or 38 miles northeast of Trinidad, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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 central Las Animas County.
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.
Area Description: 
Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov