Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:48PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southeast of Higbee, or 32 miles northwest of Springfield,
moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Baca,
northeastern Las Animas and southwestern Bent Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eastern Las Animas County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov