Eastern Las Animas County
Special Weather Statement until SAT 11:00 PM MDT
Issued August, 02 2025 at 10:14 PM - US/Mountain expires August, 02 2025 at 11:00 PM - US/Mountain
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS
COUNTIES THROUGH 1100 PM MDT...
At 1014 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Pritchett, or 19 miles southwest of Springfield,
moving southeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Walsh, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, and Stonington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH