Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 6:47PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles north of Pritchett, or 24 miles northwest of Springfield,
moving northeast 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 southwestern
Prowers, northwestern Baca and southeastern Bent Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov