Alert archive / Colorado / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 10, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 17, 2019, 6:08 PM MDT for Bent County, Kiowa County, Otero County, Colorado. It was in force for 37 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 17, 2019, 6:08 PM MDT (00:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 17, 2019, 6:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Bent County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Otero County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1274 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.1
The text
As transmitted.
964
WFUS55 KPUB 180008
TORPUB
COC011-061-089-180045-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0010.190618T0008Z-190618T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
608 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2019
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
Southwestern Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado...
Northwestern Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 645 PM MDT.
* At 608 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Arlington, or
27 miles northeast of North La Junta, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball 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.
* The tornado will be near...
Blue Lake around 630 PM MDT.
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 3829 10344 3845 10331 3834 10301 3812 10320
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 303DEG 10KT 3834 10330
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
BC2 follow-up statements
166
WWUS55 KPUB 180022
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
622 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2019
COC089-180031-
/O.CAN.KPUB.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190618T0045Z/
Otero CO-
622 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN OTERO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3826 10340 3843 10325 3834 10301 3812 10320
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 302DEG 13KT 3827 10319
$$
COC011-061-180045-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190618T0045Z/
Kiowa CO-Bent CO-
622 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES...
At 621 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Blue Lake, or 27 miles northeast of North La Junta,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation; however, this storm has had a
history of producing tornadoes.
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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Kiowa and northwestern Bent Counties.
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 3826 10340 3843 10325 3834 10301 3812 10320
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 302DEG 13KT 3827 10319
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
BC092
WWUS55 KPUB 180031
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
631 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2019
COC011-061-180045-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190618T0045Z/
Kiowa CO-Bent CO-
631 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES...
At 631 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Blue Lake, or 25 miles northeast of North La Junta,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation; however, this storm has a history
of producing tornadoes.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Blue Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 10335 3838 10321 3832 10303 3812 10320
TIME...MOT...LOC 0031Z 313DEG 12KT 3823 10318
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
BCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 6:10 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Bent, Kiowa, Otero | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 6:26 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 19 min |
| Jun 17, 6:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 42 min |
| Jun 17, 6:37 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Kiowa | 23 min |
| Jun 17, 6:45 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca | 30 min |
| Jun 17, 6:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 24 min |
| Jun 17, 6:57 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Kiowa, Prowers | 48 min |
| Jun 17, 7:01 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 44 min |
| Jun 17, 7:17 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 43 min |
| Jun 17, 7:34 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 26 min |
| Jun 17, 7:37 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Prowers | 23 min |
| Jun 17, 7:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa, Prowers | 47 min |
| Jun 18, 12:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 12:40 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 35 min |
| Jun 18, 12:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 29 min |
| Jun 18, 1:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 30 min |
| Jun 18, 1:45 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 15 min |
| Jun 18, 1:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 23 min |
| Jun 18, 2:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 27 min |
| Jun 18, 2:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 37 min |
| Jun 18, 2:35 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 2:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 2:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 3:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 23 min |
| Jun 18, 3:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Teller | 34 min |
| Jun 18, 3:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo | 42 min |
| Jun 18, 3:36 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 24 min |
| Jun 18, 3:39 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 36 min |
| Jun 18, 3:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 34 min |
| Jun 18, 4:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 4:03 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero, Pueblo | 27 min |
| Jun 18, 4:08 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 37 min |
| Jun 18, 4:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo | 47 min |
| Jun 18, 4:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 29 min |
| Jun 18, 4:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 4:20 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 40 min |
| Jun 18, 4:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 4:33 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Las Animas | 27 min |
| Jun 18, 4:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero | 34 min |
| Jun 18, 4:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 4:54 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 36 min |
| Jun 18, 4:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 34 min |
| Jun 18, 5:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Otero | 17 min |
| Jun 18, 5:26 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 34 min |
| Jun 18, 5:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 5:34 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 21 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.