Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 12:40PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles northeast of Sugarite Canyon State Park, or 15
miles northeast of Raton. These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 Las
Animas County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft; Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov