Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:28PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 528 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Campo, or 21 miles north of Boise City, moving
north at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Baca
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov