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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 210, NWS Pueblo, CO

July 4, 2021El Paso County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 4, 2021, 2:26 PM MDT for El Paso County, Colorado. It was in force for 34 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
Jul 4, 2021, 2:26 PM MDT (20:26 UTC)
Expired
Jul 4, 2021, 3:00 PM MDT
In force
34 min
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

County El Paso County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:26 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 179 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, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-07-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 204 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, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-07-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 35 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
204 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-314 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2162 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

525 
WUUS55 KPUB 042026
SVRPUB
COC041-042100-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0210.210704T2026Z-210704T2100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
226 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  West central El Paso County in east central Colorado...

* Until 300 PM MDT.

* At 225 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over southern
  Colorado Springs, moving southeast at 5 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Colorado Springs, Fountain, Stratmoor, Fort Carson, Security,
  Peterson AFB, Security-Widefield and Cimarron Hills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3881 10485 3888 10475 3877 10461 3868 10478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 318DEG 6KT 3881 10477 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MOORE
3 follow-up statements
385 
WWUS55 KPUB 042034
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
234 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

COC041-042100-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0210.000000T0000Z-210704T2100Z/
El Paso CO-
234 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM MDT
FOR CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY...

At 234 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over southern
Colorado Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Southeastern Colorado Springs, Fountain, Stratmoor, Fort Carson,
Security, Peterson AFB, Security-Widefield and Cimarron Hills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3880 10483 3888 10475 3877 10461 3869 10476
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 302DEG 7KT 3880 10474 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MOORE
485 
WWUS55 KPUB 042044
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
244 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

COC041-042100-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0210.000000T0000Z-210704T2100Z/
El Paso CO-
244 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM MDT
FOR CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY...

At 244 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over southeastern
Colorado Springs, moving east at 5 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Southeastern Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, Security-Widefield and
Cimarron Hills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3879 10477 3888 10475 3877 10461 3873 10469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 271DEG 7KT 3882 10470 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MOORE
167 
WWUS55 KPUB 042053
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
253 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

COC041-042103-
/O.EXP.KPUB.SV.W.0210.000000T0000Z-210704T2100Z/
El Paso CO-
253 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 300 PM MDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.  However small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain
are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Pueblo.

LAT...LON 3879 10477 3888 10475 3877 10461 3873 10469
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 318DEG 6KT 3881 10469 

$$

MOORE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 3, 6:13 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso32 min
Jul 3, 6:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano45 min
Jul 3, 6:20 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent25 min
Jul 3, 6:29 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBEl Paso94 min
Jul 3, 6:59 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUB31 min
Jul 3, 7:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUB31 min
Jul 3, 7:53 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBKiowa37 min
Jul 3, 8:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBKiowa45 min
Jul 3, 9:07 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Kiowa38 min
Jul 3, 9:42 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent, Prowers33 min
Jul 3, 10:46 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Prowers29 min
Jul 3, 11:13 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca47 min
Jul 3, 11:56 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca34 min
Jul 4, 12:34 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca41 min
Jul 4, 1:36 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller24 min
Jul 4, 1:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBFremont40 min
Jul 4, 2:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso29 min
Jul 4, 2:12 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso33 min
Jul 4, 2:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBDouglas43 min
Jul 4, 2:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso42 min
Jul 4, 2:53 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso52 min
Jul 4, 3:37 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCuster38 min
Jul 4, 3:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBFremont45 min
Jul 4, 3:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso42 min
Jul 4, 3:57 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano33 min
Jul 4, 4:06 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCuster24 min
Jul 4, 4:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBElbert28 min
Jul 4, 4:33 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano27 min
Jul 4, 4:36 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCrowley24 min
Jul 4, 4:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano37 min
Jul 4, 4:49 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBChaffee26 min
Jul 4, 4:57 PM MDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPUBCuster, Pueblo2 hr
Jul 4, 4:59 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley46 min
Jul 4, 5:11 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, Otero36 min
Jul 4, 5:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUB28 min
Jul 4, 5:20 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano25 min
Jul 4, 5:26 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, Otero22 min
Jul 4, 5:27 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, Kiowa33 min
Jul 4, 5:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBHuerfano, Las Animas31 min
Jul 4, 5:31 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca29 min
Jul 4, 5:47 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller43 min
Jul 4, 5:57 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca48 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.