Alert archive / Colorado / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 14, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 18, 2019, 4:08 PM MDT for Las Animas County, Colorado. It was in force for 37 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 18, 2019, 4:08 PM MDT (22:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2019, 4:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Las Animas County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:12 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 4:18 PM MDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 4 Ssw Tyrone, 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 18, 2:37 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 284 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
- 750 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 44 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
715
WFUS55 KPUB 182208
TORPUB
COC071-182245-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0014.190618T2208Z-190618T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
408 PM MDT Tue Jun 18 2019
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 445 PM MDT.
* At 408 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tyrone, or 23 miles northeast of Trinidad, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Tyrone around 420 PM MDT.
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 3742 10438 3752 10436 3754 10396 3729 10401
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 278DEG 32KT 3747 10432
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
BC3 follow-up statements
718
WWUS55 KPUB 182215
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
415 PM MDT Tue Jun 18 2019
COC071-182245-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190618T2245Z/
Las Animas CO-
415 PM MDT Tue Jun 18 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY...
At 415 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tyrone, or 23 miles northeast of Trinidad, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Tyrone around 430 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3741 10435 3751 10432 3754 10396 3729 10401
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 285DEG 18KT 3746 10429
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
BC290
WWUS55 KPUB 182224
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
424 PM MDT Tue Jun 18 2019
COC071-182245-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190618T2245Z/
Las Animas CO-
424 PM MDT Tue Jun 18 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY...
At 423 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tyrone, or 25 miles northeast of Trinidad, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...At 4:18 pm MDT, weather spotters reported a funnel cloud
near Tyrone.
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
central Las Animas County.
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 3740 10432 3751 10430 3754 10396 3729 10401
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 278DEG 32KT 3745 10420
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
BC631
WWUS55 KPUB 182236
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
436 PM MDT Tue Jun 18 2019
COC071-182246-
/O.EXP.KPUB.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-190618T2245Z/
Las Animas CO-
436 PM MDT Tue Jun 18 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
445 PM MDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. However
small hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
LAT...LON 3740 10432 3751 10430 3754 10396 3729 10401
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 278DEG 32KT 3743 10406
$$
BCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 6:08 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Kiowa, Otero | 37 min |
| 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, 4:13 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.