Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:09PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 209 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles southeast of Thatcher, or 42 miles south of La Junta, moving
east 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Las
Animas County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: