Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 10:43PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 9:43pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1042 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles south of Timpas, or 23 miles southwest of La
Junta, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Higbee and Timpas.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov