Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 10:39PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:39pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1038 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles east of Model, or 30 miles east of Trinidad. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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:
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft; Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov