Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Colorado
Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Alamosa, Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas and Saguache Counties in Colorado.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The alert was issued at 6:30 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.
Storm Details
A severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of La Veta Pass, or 33 miles east of San Luis Valley Airport, moving northeast at 60 mph
Hazards
70 mph wind gusts
Potential Impact
Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings
Locations Mentioned
La Veta, Blanca, La Veta Pass, Cuchara Pass, Spanish Peaks, Cuchara, San Luis Lake, Red Wing, Fort Garland, Great Sand Dunes, Blanca Peak, Spring Burn Scar south of Highway 160 in Costilla county, Spring Burn Scar north of Highway 160, Spring Burn Scar south of Highway 160 in Huerfano county, and Indian Creek on the southeastern Spring Burn Scar
Areas Affected
The warning covers Alamosa, Costilla, Huerfano, Las Animas and Saguache Counties in Colorado.
Safety Information
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
