Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 5:39PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Kim, or 30 miles west of Springfield, moving north
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 northwestern Baca
and east central Las Animas Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov