Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 11:42PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1142 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Two Buttes, or 15 miles northwest of The Saunders
Elevator, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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
Prowers and northeastern Baca Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov