Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:50PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:50pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 649 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles southeast of Higbee, or 32 miles southeast of North La Junta,
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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Baca,
east central Las Animas and southwestern Bent Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov