Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:02AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:02am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 102 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Blue Lake to near Las Animas to
near La Junta. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
La Junta, Las Animas, McClave, Higbee, Hasty, Neegronda Reservoir,
John Martin Reservoir, Fort Lyon, and Caddoa.
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; Western Kiowa County; Eastern Kiowa County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov