Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 3:07PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Thatcher, or 35 miles southwest of La Junta, moving
north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Otero
and northeastern Las Animas Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov