Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 4:35PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Delhi, or 32 miles southwest of La Junta, moving northeast at 10 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...
Delhi.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov