Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 14:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:38PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 338 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Stonington, or 21 miles southeast of Springfield. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...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... Stonington.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO