Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:16PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Branson, or 26 miles north of Des Moines, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 southeastern Las
Animas County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov