Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:34PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 633 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southwest of Kim, or 29 miles northeast of Des Moines, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain, wind gusts of 40 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...
Kim.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov