Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:44PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Lamar to 16 miles
southwest of Granada to 6 miles northeast of Two Buttes Reservoir.
Movement was east at 35 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...
Holly 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: