Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 15:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Segundo, or 13 miles southwest of Trinidad, moving northeast 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... Trinidad, Cokedale, and Starkville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado.
Area Description: 
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft; Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO