Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/14/2026 15:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 4:20PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 14, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires: 
September 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 419 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles south of Stonington, or 18 miles west of Elkhart, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, half inch hail and brief heavy rain. 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 southeastern Baca County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov