Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 17:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 6:25PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 625 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Las Animas, or 16 miles northeast of North La Junta, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, penny size hail and brief heavy rain. 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... Las Animas, Hasty, John Martin Reservoir, and Fort Lyon.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight MDT for southeastern Colorado.
Area Description: 
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO