Special Weather Statement for the San Luis Valley

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ALAMOSA…
NORTHEASTERN RIO GRANDE AND SOUTHEASTERN SAGUACHE COUNTIES THROUGH
630 PM MDT…

At 542 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Monte Vista, or 16 miles northwest of Alamosa, moving north at 55
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…
Monte Vista, Center, Saguache, and Moffat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.