Update: Severe thunderstorm warning for Las Animas County set to expire at 3:30 p.m.

Published Aug 16, 2026

The warning was for Las Animas County.

“The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. for southeastern Colorado,” says the National Weather Service.

Source: The National Weather Service