Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 15:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:22PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Bristol, or 16 miles northeast of Lamar, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Sheridan Lake.
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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Pueblo.
Area Description: 
Eastern Kiowa County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov