Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 4:54PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Pritchett, or 11 miles northwest of Springfield,
moving northeast at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Two Buttes Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov