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Special Weather Statement, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this special weather statement at Jul 4, 2017, 3:38 PM MDT for Las Animas County, Colorado. It was in force for 82 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 4, 2017, 3:38 PM MDT (21:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 4, 2017, 5:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 82 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
County Las Animas County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 279 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2897 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 66 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 4, 3:22 PM MDT, 16 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 4, 3:22 PM MDT, 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 322 PM MDT Tue Jul 4 2017 .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday) Issued at 322 PM MDT Tue Jul 4 2017 An upper level ridge will be centered over eastern UT and western CO tonight and Wed. The forecast models show isold shower/tstms being possible thru the evening hours, mostly ending before 06Z. The main threats with storms this evening will be wind gusts of 40-50 mph and lightning, but some of the stronger storms could also produce hail. On Wed, lingering moisture and daytime heating are expected to lead to isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening hours, mainly over and near the mountains. Temps will again be a little above average, with highs in the 80s in the Upper Arkansas and San Luis Valleys, and in the 90s acrs the southeast plains. .LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through next Tuesday) Issued at 322 PM MDT Tue Jul 4 2017 Upper ridging is projected to become centered over and/or near the 4-Corners region during the balance of the longer term. In addition, subtle upper disturbances in combination with adequate atmospheric moisture, the daily orographic heating cycle and surface boundaries should be noted over the forecast district during the longer term. Nearly typical early July meteorological conditions are anticipated during the longer term with daily isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms expected(generally favoring higher terrain locations) in combination with generally low-grade gradient winds and above seasonal early July temperatures. Overall, a gradual increase in pops is projected from later Thursday into at least the weekend as deeper atmospheric moisture develops across the CWFA. Some of these storms will be capable of generating locally heavy rainfall(including localized flooding potential) and also may become quite intense at times. As touched upon briefly, above seasonal early July temperatures are anticipated during the longer term with warmest conditions still anticipated Thursday and then again by next Tuesday(with maximum temperatures nearing the Century Mark over several eastern locations Thursday). && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Wednesday evening) Issued at 322 PM MDT Tue Jul 4 2017 VFR conditions are expected at KCOS, KPUB and KALS. There is a chance that showers or tstms could move into the vicinity of the terminal forecast sites this evening, with strong wind gusts up to 45 kts being the main threat. Wed afternoon, there will be a slight chance for showers/tstms over and near the mtns that could affect the KCOS and KALS areas, with gusty winds again being the main threat. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE. &&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 4, 11:09 AM MDT, 4 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1109 AM MDT Tue Jul 4 2017 COZ058>089-093>099-051715- Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft- Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Ft- Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft- Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Ft- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County above 9000Ft- Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft- Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft- Southern San Luis Valley- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500Ft- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft- Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft- Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County- Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County- Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 1109 AM MDT Tue Jul 4 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible across the region today. One or two strong to near severe thunderstorms will be possible east of a line from La Junta to Kim this afternoon and early evening. Hail up to the size of quarters, wind gust up to 60 mph, lightning and locally heavy rain will be possible with the isolated stronger storms, particularly near the Kansas border. Farther west, thunderstorms will be more high based with localized wind gusts up to 55 mph, lightning, and brief light to moderate rainfall the primary risks. Some of the stronger storms could produce small hail. Thunderstorms will end from west to east during the evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible across the area each day. Most storms will be in the afternoon and evening hours, with the main threats being lightning and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Small hail and locally heavy rainfall may also accompany the strongest storms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible this afternoon and evening. 28/28
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 4, 1:52 PM MDT, 1 hour 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
152 PM MDT TUE JUL 4 2017
COZ086-089-095-042115-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-Crowley County CO-
Western Kiowa County CO-
152 PM MDT TUE JUL 4 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN KIOWA...NORTHERN CROWLEY
AND NORTHEASTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM MDT...
At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a developing strong
thunderstorm near Boone, or 17 miles east of Pueblo, moving south at
10 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts around 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Boone, Avondale and Pueblo Depot.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall is also possible with this storm, and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3849 10341 3814 10430 3830 10441 3852 10398
3852 10351 3853 10350 3852 10344
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 017DEG 10KT 3824 10430Special weather statement, Jul 4, 2:18 PM MDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 218 PM MDT TUE JUL 4 2017 COZ086>088-042130- Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft CO- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO- 218 PM MDT TUE JUL 4 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN HUERFANO...NORTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS AND CENTRAL PUEBLO COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM MDT... At 216 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blende, or 8 miles southeast of Pueblo, moving to the south- southwest at 20 mph. Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Blende and Salt Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy rainfall is also possible with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3827 10458 3818 10420 3759 10449 3766 10482 TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 013DEG 23KT 3818 10449
Special weather statement, Jul 4, 3:07 PM MDT, 31 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 9:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 25 min |
| Jul 3, 9:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 22 min |
| Jul 4, 1:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 83 min |
| Jul 4, 2:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 72 min |
| Jul 4, 3:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 83 min |
| Jul 4, 3:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 37 min |
| Jul 4, 3:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 93 min |
| Jul 4, 4:10 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero | 39 min |
| Jul 4, 4:21 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 24 min |
| Jul 4, 4:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 44 min |
| Jul 4, 4:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 25 min |
| Jul 4, 5:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 29 min |
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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.