Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 11:22PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 10:22pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1121 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Las Animas to near Higbee. Movement was
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain, wind gusts 40 to 50 mph and pea 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...
Las Animas, McClave, Higbee, Hasty, John Martin Reservoir, Fort Lyon,
and Caddoa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Western Kiowa County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov