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Special Weather Statement, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this special weather statement at Jun 23, 2018, 8:30 PM MDT for Prowers County, Colorado. It was in force for 15 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
- Jun 23, 2018, 8:30 PM MDT (02:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 23, 2018, 8:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 15 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
County Prowers County, CO
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 157 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 195 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
- 1196 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -50 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1628 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.9
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 Jun 23, 7:20 PM MDT, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 23, 7:20 PM MDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1129 AM MDT Sat Jun 23 2018 COZ058>089-093>099-241730- Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet- Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet- Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet- Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet- Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet- Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet- Southern San Luis Valley- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet- Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet- Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet- Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet- Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Feet- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- 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- 1129 AM MDT Sat Jun 23 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible across portions of the southeast plains and Pikes Peak region this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms will initially form over the Palmer Divide, and move southeast across the Eastern Plains through this evening. One or two strong to severe storms are possible east of a Fowler to Trinchera line. Thunderstorms that do become severe will be capable of producing large hail in excess of one inch in diameter along with wind gusts over 60 mph. Across the mountains and valleys, gusty southwest winds will bring a return of critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and evening. Any activities which could start a wildfire should be avoided as any fires may spread quickly out of control. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated Sunday from the eastern mountains and foothills into the southeastern Colorado plains, with a few severe thunderstorms possible over these locations. The primary threats with the stronger to potentially severe Thunderstorms on Sunday will be large hail, damaging winds, hazardous lightning and locally heavy rainfall. In addition, isolated showers and thunderstorms capable of producing lightning, gusty winds and small hail are anticipated over southern Colorado, primarily during the afternoon and evening hours from Monday into Friday. Also, gusty winds, low humidity values and dry fuels will be capable of producing near critical to critical fire weather conditions over the San Luis Valley Sunday and then over portions of southern Colorado, from Wednesday through Friday. Please remember that activities which could start a fire should be avoided. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible east of a Fowler to Trinchera line this afternoon and evening. 88/88
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 23, 6:44 PM MDT, 1 hour 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
644 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018
COZ095-096-240130-
Western Kiowa County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO-
644 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL KIOWA COUNTY UNTIL
730 PM MDT...
At 644 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eads, or 28 miles southwest of Cheyenne Wells, moving east at 20 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Eads, Chivington and Brandon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
LAT...LON 3835 10242 3846 10282 3861 10280 3862 10245
3861 10236
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 273DEG 15KT 3854 10274
BLSpecial weather statement, Jun 23, 6:47 PM MDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
647 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018
COZ095>097-240115-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO-Western Kiowa County CO-
Eastern Kiowa County CO-
647 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN
BENT COUNTIES UNTIL 715 PM MDT...
At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Haswell to 8 miles
northeast of Blue Lake. Movement was east at 35 mph.
Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Eads and Sweetwater Reservoir.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
LAT...LON 3817 10282 3832 10321 3862 10308 3862 10306
3855 10270
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 285DEG 30KT 3858 10301 3832 10311
BLSpecial weather statement, Jun 23, 7:04 PM MDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 704 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018 COZ095>098-240130- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO- Western Kiowa County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO- 704 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN PROWERS...SOUTH CENTRAL KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN BENT COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM MDT... At 704 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McClave, or 13 miles northwest of Lamar, moving southeast at 40 mph. Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Lamar, Wiley, Neeoshe Reservoir, McClave, Sweetwater Reservoir, Hasty, Neegronda Reservoir, Queens Reservoir and Caddoa. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado. LAT...LON 3811 10301 3839 10282 3823 10227 3785 10252 TIME...MOT...LOC 0104Z 297DEG 33KT 3818 10283 BL
Special weather statement, Jun 23, 7:34 PM MDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 734 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018 COZ096-098-240215- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO- 734 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN PROWERS AND SOUTHEASTERN KIOWA COUNTIES UNTIL 815 PM MDT... At 734 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chivington to near Lamar. Movement was east at 30 mph. Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Lamar, Holly, Granada, Hartman, Bristol, Chivington and Brandon. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado. LAT...LON 3790 10205 3810 10267 3846 10254 3842 10204 TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 283DEG 25KT 3838 10249 3815 10257 BL
Special weather statement, Jun 23, 8:14 PM MDT, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 814 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018 COZ096-098-240230- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO- 814 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN PROWERS AND SOUTHEASTERN KIOWA COUNTIES UNTIL 830 PM MDT... At 813 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Towner to near Holly. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Half inch hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Holly and Hartman. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado. LAT...LON 3798 10230 3830 10217 3829 10204 3787 10204 TIME...MOT...LOC 0213Z 297DEG 40KT 3835 10203 3798 10218 BL
Special weather statement, Jun 23, 8:30 PM MDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
830 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018
COZ098-240245-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-
830 PM MDT SAT JUN 23 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL PROWERS COUNTY UNTIL
845 PM MDT...
At 829 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Coolidge, moving southeast at 45
mph.
Half inch hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Holly.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
LAT...LON 3788 10220 3814 10208 3813 10205 3812 10204
3779 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 300DEG 38KT 3795 10207
BLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 6:03 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa | 42 min |
| Jun 23, 6:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Kiowa | 33 min |
| Jun 23, 6:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 46 min |
| Jun 23, 6:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 28 min |
| Jun 23, 7:04 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 26 min |
| Jun 23, 7:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 41 min |
| Jun 23, 8:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 16 min |
| Jun 23, 10:04 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Saguache | 22 hr |
| Jun 24, 12:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 42 min |
| Jun 24, 12:52 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 38 min |
| Jun 24, 1:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 48 min |
| Jun 24, 2:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Elbert | 16 min |
| Jun 24, 2:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 45 min |
| Jun 24, 2:48 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 27 min |
| Jun 24, 3:12 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 48 min |
| Jun 24, 3:25 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 50 min |
| Jun 24, 3:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 42 min |
| Jun 24, 3:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Teller | 31 min |
| Jun 24, 3:57 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 33 min |
| Jun 24, 4:19 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 41 min |
| Jun 24, 4:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, El Paso, Pueblo | 32 min |
| Jun 24, 4:37 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 38 min |
| Jun 24, 4:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 39 min |
| Jun 24, 5:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 30 min |
| Jun 24, 5:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 32 min |
| Jun 24, 5:45 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 30 min |
| Jun 24, 5:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 43 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.