Weather Alert: Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:24PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Area: Western Kiowa County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County

Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Expected
Certainty: Observed

Effective: Aug 30, 2026 10:24 pm MDT
Starts: Aug 30, 2026 10:24 pm MDT
Ends: Aug 30, 2026 11:00 pm MDT
NWS product expires: Aug 30, 2026 11:00 pm MDT

Affected Area Map

Approximate affected forecast zones from National Weather Service data. Hazard color follows the National Weather Service hazards map color table.

Details

At 1024 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southeast of Hasty, or 16 miles southwest of Lamar, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Lamar, Wiley, McClave, John Martin Reservoir, and Caddoa.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Source: National Weather Service.