Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
538 PM MDT Fri May 31 2024

COZ098-099-010015-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County CO-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-
538 PM MDT Fri May 31 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL PROWERS AND
NORTHEASTERN BACA COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM MDT...

At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Two Buttes Reservoir, or 16 miles northeast of Springfield, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Two Buttes and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If on or near Two Buttes Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

&&

LAT...LON 3755 10258 3765 10262 3777 10224 3755 10216
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 257DEG 22KT 3762 10250

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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