Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 16:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 5:22PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Vilas, or near Springfield, moving east 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... Walsh and Vilas.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov