Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/31/2026 18:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 7:56PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 31, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires: 
August 31, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 756 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Granada, or 13 miles east of Lamar, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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. Locations impacted include... Granada, Hartman, and Bristol.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov