Active AlertsSpringfield Vicinity/Baca County
Special Weather Statement
Issued at Tue 3:34 PM Jun. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description
At 334 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong wind producing thunderstorm near Two Buttes, or 15 miles northeast of Springfield, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects and cause areas of blowing dust. Locations impacted include Two Buttes and Two Buttes Reservoir.
Recommended Action
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado.
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