Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 12:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 1:33PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 133 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pritchett, or 14 miles west of Springfield, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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... Pritchett.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado.
Area Description: 
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO