Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/23/2026 16:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 5:36PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 536 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rocky Ford, or 9 miles northwest of La Junta, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and brief hail up to half inch. 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... La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Swink, and Cheraw.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Crowley County; La Junta Vicinity/Otero County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO