Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/08/2026 15:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 8, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
September 8, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trinchera, or 21 miles northwest of Des Moines. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Trinchera.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft; Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov