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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
349 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COZ089-093-031030-
Crowley County CO-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County CO-
349 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN OTERO AND SOUTH
CENTRAL CROWLEY COUNTIES THROUGH 430 AM MDT...

At 349 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Manzanola, or 22 miles northwest of La Junta, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Rocky Ford, Ordway, Manzanola, Olney Springs, and Crowley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pueblo.

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LAT...LON 3804 10397 3816 10400 3831 10376 3802 10363
TIME...MOT...LOC 0949Z 254DEG 12KT 3811 10392

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Moore