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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 158, NWS Pueblo, CO

June 12, 2021Baca County, Las Animas County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 12, 2021, 8:26 PM MDT for Baca County, Las Animas County, Colorado. It was in force for 49 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 12, 2021, 8:26 PM MDT (02:26 UTC)
Expired
Jun 12, 2021, 9:15 PM MDT
In force
49 min
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.5 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Baca County, CO, Las Animas County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 163 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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 12, 2:46 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 258 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-06-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3697 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-06-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
3697 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-21 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1361 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
190 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.9
Supercell composite
18.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

908 
WUUS55 KPUB 130226
SVRPUB
COC009-071-130315-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0158.210613T0226Z-210613T0315Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
826 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Baca County in southeastern Colorado...
  Southeastern Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 915 PM MDT.

* At 825 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 18 miles west of Kim to Campo, moving southeast at
  15 mph.

  HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Pritchett, Campo and Kim. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3726 10388 3750 10379 3745 10312 3732 10235
      3700 10250 3699 10255 3700 10335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0225Z 292DEG 34KT 3733 10367 3709 10261 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

kam
4 follow-up statements
155 
WWUS55 KPUB 130237
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
837 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

COC009-071-130315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0158.000000T0000Z-210613T0315Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
837 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 837 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 17 miles west of Kim to 6 miles south of Campo, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Pritchett, Campo and Kim. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3726 10388 3750 10379 3745 10312 3732 10235
      3700 10250 3699 10255 3700 10335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 305DEG 25KT 3729 10367 3701 10262 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

kam
807 
WWUS55 KPUB 130244
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
844 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

COC009-071-130315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0158.000000T0000Z-210613T0315Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
844 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 844 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 13 miles west of Kim to 8 miles south of Campo, moving
east at 40 mph.

These are very dangerous storms.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Campo and Kim. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3725 10385 3741 10360 3726 10288 3721 10241
      3700 10250 3699 10255 3700 10335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 292DEG 34KT 3727 10360 3699 10255 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...80MPH
 
$$

kam
597 
WWUS55 KPUB 130255
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
855 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

COC009-071-130315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0158.000000T0000Z-210613T0315Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
855 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 855 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southeast of Kim to 12 miles southeast of
Campo, moving southeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Campo and Kim. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3708 10351 3731 10335 3720 10288 3721 10241
      3700 10250 3699 10255 3700 10335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 293DEG 43KT 3715 10330 3695 10244 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

kam
831 
WWUS55 KPUB 130311
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
911 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

COC009-071-130321-
/O.EXP.KPUB.SV.W.0158.000000T0000Z-210613T0315Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
911 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN BACA AND
SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM MDT...
    
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.  However small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain
are still possible with these thunderstorms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

LAT...LON 3708 10351 3731 10335 3720 10288 3721 10241
      3700 10250 3699 10255 3700 10335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0311Z 292DEG 34KT 3710 10314 3690 10228 

$$

kam

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 12, 6:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas29 min
Jun 12, 6:09 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero36 min
Jun 12, 6:17 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas, Otero, Pueblo28 min
Jun 12, 6:25 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBLas Animas35 min
Jun 12, 6:37 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas, Otero, Pueblo38 min
Jun 12, 6:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas45 min
Jun 12, 6:59 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBLas Animas6 min
Jun 12, 7:25 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas50 min
Jun 12, 7:41 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca49 min
Jun 12, 7:55 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca35 min
Jun 12, 7:58 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca, Las Animas32 min
Jun 13, 12:07 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBDouglas23 min
Jun 13, 1:22 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso8 min
Jun 13, 1:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso25 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.