Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 10:31PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 9:31pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1031 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Blue Lake, or 25 miles northeast of North La Junta, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Blue Lake and Arlington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Kiowa County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov