Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:27AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 11:27pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1226 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cheraw, or near La Junta, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Swink, and Cheraw.
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:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov