Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Pueblo CO
AREA: Eastern Las Animas County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County
SENT: 2026-07-02T13:26:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 1:26PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

At 125 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Pritchett, or 22 miles west of Springfield, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Pritchett.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-02T14:15:00-06:00