{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.fa75709f1c992e5e2329b51bdd6934ba8df8248e.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:56PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.fa75709f1c992e5e2329b51bdd6934ba8df8248e.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Pueblo CO"},"word_count":164,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:56PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Eastern Las Animas County\n**Issued by:** NWS Pueblo CO\n**Sent:** 2026-06-12T16:56:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-12T16:56:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-12T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13\nmiles east of Branson, or 24 miles northeast of Des Moines, moving\nnortheast at 25 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Las\nAnimas County.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.\n\nTo report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement\nagency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service\noffice in Pueblo."}