Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 7:45pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 845 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southwest of Higbee, or 27 miles south of North La Junta,
moving east at 25 mph.
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 southeastern Otero,
northeastern Las Animas and southwestern Bent Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Eastern Las Animas County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov