Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 13:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 200 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of La Veta, or 41 miles northwest of Trinidad, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Walsenburg.
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: 
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov