Alert archive / Colorado / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 158, NWS Pueblo, CO
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.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 12, 2:46 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 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.
- 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
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
$$
kam4 follow-up statements
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WWUS55 KPUB 130237
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
837 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021
COC009-071-130315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0158.000000T0000Z-210613T0315Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
837 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...
At 837 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 17 miles west of Kim to 6 miles south of Campo, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Pritchett, Campo and Kim.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3726 10388 3750 10379 3745 10312 3732 10235
3700 10250 3699 10255 3700 10335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 305DEG 25KT 3729 10367 3701 10262
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
$$
kam807
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
$$
kam597
WWUS55 KPUB 130255
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
855 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021
COC009-071-130315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0158.000000T0000Z-210613T0315Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
855 PM MDT Sat Jun 12 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...
At 855 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southeast of Kim to 12 miles southeast of
Campo, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Campo and Kim.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3708 10351 3731 10335 3720 10288 3721 10241
3700 10250 3699 10255 3700 10335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 293DEG 43KT 3715 10330 3695 10244
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
kam831
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
$$
kamThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 6:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 29 min |
| Jun 12, 6:09 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 36 min |
| Jun 12, 6:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo | 28 min |
| Jun 12, 6:25 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 35 min |
| Jun 12, 6:37 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo | 38 min |
| Jun 12, 6:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 45 min |
| Jun 12, 6:59 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 6 min |
| Jun 12, 7:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 50 min |
| Jun 12, 7:41 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 49 min |
| Jun 12, 7:55 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 35 min |
| Jun 12, 7:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 32 min |
| Jun 13, 12:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Douglas | 23 min |
| Jun 13, 1:22 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 8 min |
| Jun 13, 1:35 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 25 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.