Alert archive / Colorado / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 29, NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 19, 2018, 4:57 PM MDT for Lincoln County, Colorado. It was in force for 33 min. 1 report 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 19, 2018, 4:57 PM MDT (22:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 19, 2018, 5:30 PM MDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Lincoln County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 5:12 PM MDT | TORNADO | 5 Ene Genoa, CO |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 12:25 PM MDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 70 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
- 30 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -220 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 836 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
821
WFUS55 KBOU 192257
TORBOU
COC073-192330-
/O.NEW.KBOU.TO.W.0029.180619T2257Z-180619T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Denver CO
457 PM MDT TUE JUN 19 2018
The National Weather Service in Denver Colorado has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Lincoln County in east central Colorado...
* Until 530 PM MDT.
* At 456 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles northwest
of Genoa, or 7 miles northeast of Limon, moving east at 30 mph. We
have received reports of a tornado with damage in Limon several
minutes ago. This storm is capable of gusts overt 80 mph in
addition to a possible tornado.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Arriba and Genoa.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3923 10363 3938 10349 3932 10319 3915 10331
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 278DEG 25KT 3931 10357
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
SCHLATTER3 follow-up statements
426
WWUS55 KBOU 192309
SVSBOU
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Denver CO
509 PM MDT TUE JUN 19 2018
COC073-192330-
/O.CON.KBOU.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-180619T2330Z/
Lincoln CO-
509 PM MDT TUE JUN 19 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 509 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles east of Genoa, or 14 miles east of Limon, moving
east at 30 mph. Severe winds are likely along I-70 from Genoa to
Arriba.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Arriba.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3923 10350 3936 10347 3932 10319 3915 10331
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 278DEG 28KT 3929 10341
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
SCHLATTER169
WWUS55 KBOU 192316
SVSBOU
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Denver CO
516 PM MDT TUE JUN 19 2018
COC073-192330-
/O.CON.KBOU.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-180619T2330Z/
Lincoln CO-
516 PM MDT TUE JUN 19 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 515 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado occurred near Arriba, or 13 miles
west of Flagler, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Arriba.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3923 10345 3935 10339 3932 10319 3918 10329
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 280DEG 30KT 3926 10332
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
SCHLATTER472
WWUS55 KBOU 192328
SVSBOU
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Denver CO
528 PM MDT TUE JUN 19 2018
COC073-192338-
/O.EXP.KBOU.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-180619T2330Z/
Lincoln CO-
528 PM MDT TUE JUN 19 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
530 PM MDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for east central
Colorado.
LAT...LON 3923 10345 3935 10339 3932 10319 3918 10329
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 278DEG 25KT 3925 10322
$$
SCHLATTERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Denver/Boulder, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 6:12 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Boulder, Broomfield, Weld | 48 min |
| Jun 18, 6:48 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 42 min |
| Jun 18, 6:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 7:19 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BOU | Broomfield | 26 min |
| Jun 18, 7:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 52 min |
| Jun 18, 7:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Weld | 51 min |
| Jun 18, 7:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 8:02 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 8:06 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 39 min |
| Jun 18, 8:16 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson | 29 min |
| Jun 18, 8:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 8:40 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 50 min |
| Jun 18, 8:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Adams, Broomfield, Weld | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 9:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 9:19 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 26 min |
| Jun 18, 9:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 32 min |
| Jun 18, 9:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 49 min |
| Jun 18, 9:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Logan, Morgan, Washington | 48 min |
| Jun 18, 9:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 10:05 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 2 hr |
| Jun 18, 10:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Logan, Washington | 37 min |
| Jun 18, 10:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan | 51 min |
| Jun 18, 10:49 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 10:57 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 10:57 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Logan, Phillips, Washington | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 11:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Logan, Phillips | 39 min |
| Jun 18, 11:32 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 43 min |
| Jun 18, 11:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Logan, Washington | 25 min |
| Jun 19, 1:11 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 5 hr |
| Jun 19, 12:06 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Boulder | 24 min |
| Jun 19, 12:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Boulder, Weld | 46 min |
| Jun 19, 12:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Larimer | 42 min |
| Jun 19, 12:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson | 52 min |
| Jun 19, 12:56 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 49 min |
| Jun 19, 1:14 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Weld | 31 min |
| Jun 19, 1:18 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Larimer, Weld | 42 min |
| Jun 19, 1:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Adams, Arapahoe | 46 min |
| Jun 19, 1:40 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Weld | 35 min |
| Jun 19, 1:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 47 min |
| Jun 19, 2:02 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Larimer, Weld | 43 min |
| Jun 19, 2:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Adams, Morgan, Weld | 47 min |
| Jun 19, 2:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Arapahoe, Elbert | 45 min |
| Jun 19, 2:20 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Adams, Morgan, Weld | 25 min |
| Jun 19, 2:36 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 114 min |
| Jun 19, 2:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 47 min |
| Jun 19, 2:45 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Adams, Morgan, Weld | 30 min |
| Jun 19, 2:57 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Arapahoe, Elbert | 33 min |
| Jun 19, 3:22 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Washington | 53 min |
| Jun 19, 3:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Elbert | 49 min |
| Jun 19, 3:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 46 min |
| Jun 19, 3:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert | 45 min |
| Jun 19, 3:39 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Elbert | 36 min |
| Jun 19, 3:57 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Adams | 23 min |
| Jun 19, 4:04 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Elbert | 41 min |
| Jun 19, 4:10 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Morgan, Weld | 50 min |
| Jun 19, 4:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Larimer | 30 min |
| Jun 19, 4:18 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Washington | 57 min |
| Jun 19, 4:32 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Elbert, Lincoln | 58 min |
| Jun 19, 4:34 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 41 min |
| Jun 19, 4:42 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Lincoln | 18 min |
| Jun 19, 4:51 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Morgan | 24 min |
| Jun 19, 5:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Weld | 45 min |
| Jun 19, 5:22 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | BOU | Lincoln | 13 min |
| Jun 19, 5:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOU | Elbert | 51 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.