Colorado Special Weather Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 16:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:57PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 557 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Stonington, or 17 miles northwest of Elkhart, moving east at 30 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... Stonington.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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