Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Two Buttes Reservoir, or 24 miles north of
Springfield, moving east at 15 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.
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:
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: