Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 10:52PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1052 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Las Animas, or 20 miles east of North La Junta, moving
east at 25 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Bent
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
Area Description:
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: