Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
837 WWUS85 KPUB 282142 SPSPUB Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 342 PM MDT Tue May 28 2024 COZ097-282215- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO- 342 PM MDT Tue May 28 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL BENT COUNTY THROUGH 415 PM MDT... At 342 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of John Martin Reservoir, or 26 miles east of North La Junta, moving northeast at 15 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Bent County. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado. && LAT...LON 3782 10305 3785 10311 3804 10297 3796 10277 TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 229DEG 14KT 3787 10306 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$ PS