Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:31PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 231 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Trinchera, or 17 miles northeast of Raton, moving north
at 5 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 south central Las
Animas 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:
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft; Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft; Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov