Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 15:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:39PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Pritchett, or 24 miles west of Springfield, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Pritchett.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern Las Animas County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov