Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bent, Kiowa, Otero Counties CO
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NWS Pueblo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Otero, southwestern Kiowa, and northwestern Bent counties in southeastern Colorado until 9:30 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Colorado
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Pueblo CO. The alert is effective from August 21, 2026 at 9:01 PM MDT until August 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northeastern Otero County, Southwestern Kiowa County, and Northwestern Bent County in southeastern Colorado. Locations impacted include Las Animas, Blue Lake, and Arlington.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 9:00 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Blue Lake, or 26 miles northeast of North La Junta, moving southwest at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:30 PM MDT on August 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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