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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
746 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
COZ097>099-240215-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County CO-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO-
746 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PROWERS...BACA AND
SOUTHEASTERN BENT COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM MDT...

At 745 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 17 miles south of John Martin Reservoir to near
Vilas. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.

Winds at Springfield were measured at 55 mph.

Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Walsh, Vilas, Two Buttes, Stonington, and Two Buttes
Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 3707 10251 3778 10320 3795 10273 3749 10204
      3731 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0145Z 233DEG 25KT 3783 10305 3730 10245 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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