Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 7:46PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 17 miles south of John Martin Reservoir to near
Vilas. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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.
Winds at Springfield were measured at 55 mph.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Walsh, Vilas, Two Buttes, Stonington, and Two Buttes
Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov