Alert archive / Colorado / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2016
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 232, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 28, 2016, 7:12 PM MDT for Crowley County, Colorado. It was in force for 30 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 28, 2016, 7:12 PM MDT (01:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 28, 2016, 7:42 PM MDT
- In force
- 30 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Crowley County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:10 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 175 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
- 1611 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -61 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1861 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 261 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 8.4
The text
As transmitted.
833
WUUS55 KPUB 290112
SVRPUB
COC025-290200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0232.160729T0112Z-160729T0200Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
712 PM MDT THU JUL 28 2016
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PUEBLO HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
CENTRAL CROWLEY COUNTY IN SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO...
* UNTIL 800 PM MDT
* AT 712 PM MDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 12 MILES NORTH OF
ORDWAY...OR 31 MILES NORTH OF LA JUNTA...MOVING SOUTH AT 15 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT...HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE
TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ORDWAY AND SUGAR CITY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
WIND DAMAGE WITH THIS STORM WILL OCCUR BEFORE ANY RAIN OR LIGHTNING.
DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SOUND OF THUNDER BEFORE TAKING COVER. SEEK
SHELTER IMMEDIATELY INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS AND CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND
LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY.
LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURE'S LEADING KILLERS. REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN
HEAR THUNDER...YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
&&
LAT...LON 3846 10385 3845 10360 3819 10358 3820 10393
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 001DEG 13KT 3841 10375
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
KT3 follow-up statements
315
WWUS55 KPUB 290126
SVSPUB
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
726 PM MDT THU JUL 28 2016
COC025-290200-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0232.000000T0000Z-160729T0200Z/
CROWLEY CO-
726 PM MDT THU JUL 28 2016
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM MDT
FOR CENTRAL CROWLEY COUNTY...
AT 726 PM MDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 9 MILES NORTH OF
SUGAR CITY...OR 27 MILES NORTH OF LA JUNTA...MOVING SOUTH AT 15 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT...HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE TO
ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ORDWAY AND SUGAR CITY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
WIND DAMAGE WITH THIS STORM WILL OCCUR BEFORE ANY RAIN OR LIGHTNING.
DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SOUND OF THUNDER BEFORE TAKING COVER. SEEK
SHELTER IMMEDIATELY INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURE'S LEADING
KILLERS. REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER...YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO
BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...AND MAY LEAD TO
FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.
&&
LAT...LON 3841 10381 3839 10360 3819 10358 3820 10388
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 347DEG 14KT 3836 10371
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
KAM712
WWUS55 KPUB 290137
SVSPUB
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
737 PM MDT THU JUL 28 2016
COC025-290200-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0232.000000T0000Z-160729T0200Z/
CROWLEY CO-
737 PM MDT THU JUL 28 2016
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM MDT
FOR CENTRAL CROWLEY COUNTY...
AT 737 PM MDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR SUGAR
CITY...OR 25 MILES NORTHWEST OF LA JUNTA...MOVING SOUTH AT 15 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT...HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE TO
ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
ORDWAY AND SUGAR CITY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
WIND DAMAGE WITH THIS STORM WILL OCCUR BEFORE ANY RAIN OR LIGHTNING.
DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SOUND OF THUNDER BEFORE TAKING COVER. SEEK
SHELTER IMMEDIATELY INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS.
CONTINUOUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY. LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURE'S LEADING
KILLERS. REMEMBER...IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER...YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO
BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...AND MAY LEAD TO
FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.
&&
LAT...LON 3837 10381 3837 10360 3819 10358 3820 10384
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 007DEG 13KT 3832 10373
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
KAM549
WWUS55 KPUB 290142
SVSPUB
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
742 PM MDT THU JUL 28 2016
COC025-290152-
/O.CAN.KPUB.SV.W.0232.000000T0000Z-160729T0200Z/
CROWLEY CO-
742 PM MDT THU JUL 28 2016
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL CROWLEY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE
LIMITS...AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY.
THEREFORE THE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. HOWEVER SMALL HAIL...GUSTY
WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN ARE STILL POSSIBLE WITH THIS THUNDERSTORM.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.
LAT...LON 3837 10381 3837 10360 3819 10358 3820 10384
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 001DEG 13KT 3830 10373
$$
KAMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 6:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 44 min | |
| Jul 28, 6:10 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo | 35 min |
| Jul 28, 6:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 24 min |
| Jul 28, 6:32 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 43 min |
| Jul 28, 6:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 46 min |
| Jul 28, 6:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, El Paso, Pueblo | 37 min |
| Jul 28, 7:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 38 min |
| Jul 28, 7:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero, Pueblo | 47 min |
| Jul 28, 7:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 46 min |
| Jul 28, 7:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Kiowa | 25 min |
| Jul 28, 8:35 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 40 min |
| Jul 28, 8:42 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 48 min |
| Jul 28, 9:01 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 44 min |
| Jul 28, 9:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 52 min |
| Jul 28, 9:25 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 9:31 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 29 min |
| Jul 28, 9:36 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 39 min |
| Jul 28, 9:40 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 50 min |
| Jul 28, 9:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 46 min |
| Jul 28, 10:05 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 10:09 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 51 min |
| Jul 28, 10:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 28 min |
| Jul 28, 10:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 46 min |
| Jul 28, 11:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 19 min |
| Jul 29, 2:20 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 25 min |
| Jul 29, 2:36 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 39 min |
| Jul 29, 2:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 34 min |
| Jul 29, 3:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 31 min |
| Jul 29, 3:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 45 min |
| Jul 29, 3:42 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Elbert | 48 min |
| Jul 29, 4:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 45 min |
| Jul 29, 5:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 43 min | |
| Jul 29, 5:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 46 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.