Colorado Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 14:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 3:01PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Two Buttes Reservoir, or 14 miles north of Springfield, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Two Buttes Reservoir.
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: 
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO