Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 1:26PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sugar City, or 20 miles north of La Junta, moving southeast at 20
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...
La Junta, Ordway, Sugar City, and Cheraw.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Crowley County; La Junta Vicinity/Otero County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: