Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 430 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Two Buttes Reservoir to 6 miles northeast
of Springfield to 12 miles east of Pritchett. Movement was east at 40
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...
Springfield, Vilas, Campo, Two Buttes, and Two Buttes Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
If on or near Two Buttes Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: