Alert archive / Colorado / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 6, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 3, 2019, 3:55 PM MDT for Baca County, Colorado. It was in force for 35 min. 2 reports 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 3, 2019, 3:55 PM MDT (21:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 3, 2019, 4:30 PM MDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
County Baca County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 182 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:58 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 3, 4:30 PM MDT | HAIL 1 | 9 S Springfield, CO | |
| Jun 3, 4:32 PM MDT | HAIL 1 | 10 S Springfield, 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 3, 1:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 246 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
- 1420 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
925
WFUS55 KPUB 032155
TORPUB
COC009-032230-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0006.190603T2155Z-190603T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
355 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Baca County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 430 PM MDT.
* At 355 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Pritchett, or 12 miles southwest
of Springfield, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Baca 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 3717 10279 3729 10292 3749 10269 3730 10248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 267DEG 11KT 3728 10278
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
283 follow-up statements
466
WWUS55 KPUB 032202
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
402 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019
COC009-032230-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190603T2230Z/
Baca CO-
402 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL BACA COUNTY...
At 402 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Pritchett, or 11 miles southwest of
Springfield, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3718 10277 3731 10289 3749 10269 3730 10248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 247DEG 10KT 3729 10276
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
28820
WWUS55 KPUB 032207
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
407 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019
COC009-032230-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190603T2230Z/
Baca CO-
407 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
BACA COUNTY...
At 407 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Pritchett, or 8 miles southwest of
Springfield, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Springfield.
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 3719 10274 3732 10287 3749 10269 3730 10248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 248DEG 16KT 3731 10272
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
28808
WWUS55 KPUB 032218
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
418 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019
COC009-032230-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190603T2230Z/
Baca CO-
418 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
BACA COUNTY...
At 417 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Springfield, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...The public reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3720 10272 3733 10284 3749 10269 3730 10248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 271DEG 11KT 3731 10268
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
28The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 6:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 50 min |
| Jun 2, 6:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 49 min |
| Jun 2, 6:18 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Kiowa, Prowers | 27 min |
| Jun 2, 6:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 34 min |
| Jun 2, 7:00 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 30 min |
| Jun 3, 9:08 AM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | PUB | Conejos | 9 days |
| Jun 3, 11:30 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Saguache | 30 min |
| Jun 3, 12:55 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 20 min |
| Jun 3, 1:06 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 24 min |
| Jun 3, 1:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 27 min |
| Jun 3, 1:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 52 min |
| Jun 3, 1:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 32 min |
| Jun 3, 2:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Custer | 25 min |
| Jun 3, 2:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 49 min |
| Jun 3, 2:27 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 48 min |
| Jun 3, 2:42 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 18 min |
| Jun 3, 2:55 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 20 min |
| Jun 3, 3:08 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 22 min |
| Jun 3, 3:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 50 min |
| Jun 3, 3:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 49 min |
| Jun 3, 3:12 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 33 min |
| Jun 3, 3:32 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 28 min |
| Jun 3, 3:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 25 min |
| Jun 3, 3:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 37 min |
| Jun 3, 3:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 48 min |
| Jun 3, 4:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 33 min |
| Jun 3, 4:40 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 20 min |
| Jun 3, 4:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 25 min |
| Jun 3, 4:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 48 min |
| Jun 3, 5:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 43 min |
| Jun 3, 5:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 19 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.