Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/22/2026 11:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 12:54PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 22, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires: 
September 22, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 1254 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Aguilar, or 24 miles north of Trinidad, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain, wind gusts 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Las Animas County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov