Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:19PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 819 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Two Buttes Reservoir, or 24 miles northwest of
Springfield, moving northeast at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Prowers, northwestern Baca and southeastern Bent Counties.
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