Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Pueblo CO
AREA: Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft; Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
SENT: 2026-07-05T12:12:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:12PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

At 1211 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stonewall, or 27 miles west of Trinidad. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

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…
Stonewall and Weston.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-05T12:45:00-06:00