Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 8:44PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 7:44pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 844 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Pritchett, or 26 miles west of Springfield, moving
southeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Pritchett.
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:
Eastern Las Animas County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov