Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 2:46PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 1:46pm
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Higbee, or 30 miles south of North La Junta, moving
northeast at 40 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 southeastern Otero,
east central Las Animas and southwestern Bent Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Eastern Las Animas County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO