Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 11:42PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1142 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles northeast of Ordway to near Sugar City
to near Rocky Ford. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Swink, Sugar City, Cheraw, and
Arlington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Crowley County; La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Western Kiowa County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov