Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 18:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:31PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 730 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Haswell, or 38 miles west of Cheyenne Wells, moving south 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. Locations impacted include... Haswell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Pueblo.
Area Description: 
Western Kiowa County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov