Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Bent County, Colorado
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 5:41PM MDT until August 13 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
SVRPUB The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Prowers County in southeastern Colorado... Southwestern Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado... Northern Bent County in southeastern Colorado... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 540 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Las Animas, or 21 miles northeast of North La Junta, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Las Animas, McClave, Blue Lake, Hasty, John Martin Reservoir, Fort Lyon, and Caddoa.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Pueblo CO
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Bent County, Colorado?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Bent County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Kiowa County, Prowers County.