Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 4:22PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles northeast of Trinchera, or 35 miles east of Trinidad, moving
north at 15 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 central Las Animas
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov