Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 31 at 5:36PM MDT until August 31 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 535 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles east of
Higbee, or 26 miles southeast of North La Junta, moving north at 25
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Baca, eastern Las Animas and southwestern Bent Counties.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Baca, CO; Bent, CO; Las Animas, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov