Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:20PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 820 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Walsh, or 11 miles west of The Saunders Elevator,
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.
Locations impacted include...
Vilas and Two Buttes.
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