Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/07/2026 18:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 7:49PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 7, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
September 7, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 749 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Las Animas, or 19 miles east of North La Junta, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... John Martin Reservoir and Fort Lyon.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov