Las Animas County, CO

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In effect from Saturday 09/19 2:24 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Pueblo CO

At 224 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Model, or 15 miles northeast of Trinidad, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Tyrone and Model.

What to Do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.


Areas Impacted

  • Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
  • Eastern Las Animas County

In effect from Saturday 09/19 2:47 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:15 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Pueblo CO

At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trinchera, or 25 miles northwest of Des Moines, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Branson and Trinchera.

What to Do

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.


Areas Impacted

  • Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
  • Eastern Las Animas County

In effect from Saturday 09/19 2:51 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:15 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Pueblo CO

At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tyrone, or 29 miles northeast of Trinidad, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Delhi and Thatcher.

What to Do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.


Areas Impacted

  • Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
  • La Junta Vicinity/Otero County
  • Eastern Las Animas County

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From the Forecaster

Strong Storms Possible Today

Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms through the mid evening hours. Some these storms could be strong to severe east of the I-25 corridor. Large hail to around one inch and 60 mph wind gusts are the primary threats. #cowx

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms through the mid evening hours. Some these storms could be strong to severe east of the I-25 corridor. Large hail to around one inch and 60 mph wind gusts are the primary threats. Highs for the plains will be in the mid 70s to mid 80s, for the valleys in the mid 60s to mid 70s, and for the mountains in the upper 40s to mid 60s.

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