Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 16:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 5:59PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles northwest of Kim, or 40 miles south of North La Junta. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 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