Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Pueblo CO
AREA: Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
SENT: 2026-07-01T19:09:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:09PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

At 709 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vilas, or 9 miles east of Springfield, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Walsh, Vilas, and Two Buttes.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T19:45:00-06:00