Strong Thunderstorm with 50 MPH Winds Moving Northeast, Seek Shelter
A strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 50 mph is moving northeast across the Del Norte and San Luis Valley areas; residents should seek indoor shelter immediately, effective until 7:00 PM MDT.
Residents in the Del Norte Vicinity, Northern San Luis Valley, Southern San Luis Valley, and surrounding mountainous areas are advised to seek shelter indoors immediately due to a strong thunderstorm. The National Weather Service in Pueblo, CO, issued a Special Weather Statement at 6:25 PM MDT, effective until 7:00 PM MDT.
Doppler radar at 6:25 PM MDT tracked a strong thunderstorm seven miles north of Cuchara, moving northeast at 60 mph. This storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 mph. The primary hazard is gusty winds that could knock down tree limbs and displace unsecured outdoor objects.
Areas expected to be impacted include Alamosa, San Luis Valley Airport, La Veta, San Luis, Blanca, Farisita, and Cuchara Pass, among others. If you are outdoors in these affected regions, please consider seeking shelter inside a building for your safety. The threat is expected to subside by 7:00 PM MDT.
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