Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/31/2026 12:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 1:37PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 31, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires: 
August 31, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 137 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Antonito, or 26 miles northwest of Questa, moving northeast at 30 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... Manassa and Mesita.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern San Luis Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov