Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 21 at 2:51PM MDT until May 21 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
SVRPUB
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 315 PM MDT.
* At 250 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
John Martin Reservoir, or 23 miles east of North La Junta, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
John Martin Reservoir, Fort Lyon, and Caddoa.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near John Martin Reservoir, get away from the water and
move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out
to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Bent, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: