Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:47PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Higbee, or 15 miles south of North La Junta, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain, 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...
Higbee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov