Alert archive / Colorado / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2012
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 66, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 7, 2012, 8:42 PM MDT for El Paso County, Colorado. It was in force for 63 min. 9 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2012, 8:42 PM MDT (02:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 7, 2012, 9:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 63 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.5 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County El Paso County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 8:43 PM MDT | HAIL 1 | 5 Nnw Peterson Afb, CO | |
| Jun 7, 8:46 PM MDT | HAIL 1.5 | 4 Ene Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Jun 7, 8:47 PM MDT | HAIL 2 | 4 Ne Colorado Springs, CO | REPORTED AT PALMER PARK AND BABCOCK |
| Jun 7, 8:48 PM MDT | HAIL 1.75 | 5 Ene Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Jun 7, 8:49 PM MDT | HAIL 2.5 | 7 Ne Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Jun 7, 8:55 PM MDT | HAIL 1.75 | 4 E Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Jun 7, 8:57 PM MDT | HAIL 2 | 6 Ene Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Jun 7, 8:57 PM MDT | HAIL 2.5 | 5 Ne Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Jun 7, 9:01 PM MDT | HAIL 1.5 | 3 N Peterson Afb, CO |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 174 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1009 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -107 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2384 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 80 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.6
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
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WUUS55 KPUB 080242
SVRPUB
COC041-080345-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0066.120608T0242Z-120608T0345Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
842 PM MDT THU JUN 7 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PUEBLO HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
WESTERN EL PASO COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO...
* UNTIL 945 PM MDT
* AT 837 PM MDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PING PONG BALL SIZE
HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS
LOCATED NEAR COLORADO SPRINGS. THIS STORM WAS NEARLY STATIONARY.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
COLORADO SPRINGS...PETERSON AFB...SECURITY AND FOUNTAIN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
&&
LAT...LON 3900 10482 3892 10446 3856 10463 3862 10489
3892 10491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 034DEG 1KT 3888 10476
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.50IN
$$3 follow-up statements
891
WWUS55 KPUB 080252
SVSPUB
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
852 PM MDT THU JUN 7 2012
COC041-080345-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0066.000000T0000Z-120608T0345Z/
EL PASO CO-
852 PM MDT THU JUN 7 2012
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WESTERN EL
PASO COUNTY UNTIL 945 PM MDT...
AT 851 PM MDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE DESTRUCTIVE HAIL UP TO
TENNIS BALL SIZE...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS
STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR CENTRAL COLORADO SPRINGS...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT
10 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
COLORADO SPRINGS...FALCON...PETERSON AFB...SECURITY...FOUNTAIN AND
SCHRIEVER AFB.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
THIS STORM HAS A HISTORY OF PRODUCING LARGE HAIL. SEEK SHELTER NOW
INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!
&&
LAT...LON 3900 10482 3892 10446 3856 10463 3862 10489
3892 10491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 306DEG 7KT 3886 10471
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 2.50IN
$$450
WWUS55 KPUB 080259
SVSPUB
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
859 PM MDT THU JUN 7 2012
COC041-080345-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0066.000000T0000Z-120608T0345Z/
EL PASO CO-
859 PM MDT THU JUN 7 2012
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WESTERN EL
PASO COUNTY UNTIL 945 PM MDT...
AT 855 PM MDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LARGE DESTRUCTIVE HAIL UP TO
TENNIS BALL SIZE...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS
STORM WAS CENTERED NEAR PETERSON AFB...OR 5 MILES EAST OF COLORADO
SPRINGS...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 10 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
COLORADO SPRINGS...PETERSON AFB...SECURITY...AND SCHRIEVER AFB.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH...PREPARE
IMMEDIATELY FOR LARGE DESTRUCTIVE HAIL CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...
PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
&&
LAT...LON 3900 10482 3892 10446 3856 10463 3862 10489
3892 10491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0259Z 306DEG 7KT 3885 10470
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 2.50IN
$$110
WWUS55 KPUB 080315
SVSPUB
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
915 PM MDT THU JUN 7 2012
COC041-080345-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0066.000000T0000Z-120608T0345Z/
EL PASO CO-
915 PM MDT THU JUN 7 2012
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WESTERN EL
PASO COUNTY UNTIL 945 PM MDT...
AT 914 PM MDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS CENTERED OVER
EAST CENTRAL COLORADO SPRINGS...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 10 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
COLORADO SPRINGS AND SCHRIEVER AFB.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCE DAMAGING WIND IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER
HOUR...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...DEADLY LIGHTNING...AND VERY HEAVY RAIN. FOR
YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS. HEAVY RAINS FLOOD ROADS QUICKLY SO DO NOT DRIVE
INTO AREAS WHERE WATER COVERS THE ROAD.
THIS STORM HAS A HISTORY OF PRODUCING LARGE HAIL. SEEK SHELTER NOW
INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!
&&
LAT...LON 3900 10482 3892 10446 3856 10463 3862 10489
3892 10491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0315Z 306DEG 7KT 3882 10465
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.75IN
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 6:53 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | El Paso | 37 min |
| Jun 7, 7:27 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | El Paso | 48 min |
| Jun 7, 8:14 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | El Paso | 31 min |
| Jun 7, 8:21 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 54 min |
| Jun 7, 8:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 52 min |
| Jun 7, 8:45 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 2 hr |
| Jun 7, 9:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 50 min |
| Jun 7, 9:25 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Crowley, El Paso, Pueblo | 50 min |
| Jun 7, 9:39 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 66 min |
| Jun 7, 10:13 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Crowley, El Paso, Pueblo | 47 min |
| Jun 7, 10:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 28 min |
| Jun 8, 3:12 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 63 min |
| Jun 8, 3:41 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 34 min |
| Jun 8, 2:17 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, El Paso, Fremont and 6 more | 31 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.