Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 20:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 9:38PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 8:38pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 938 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Swink, or near La Junta, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, and Swink.
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