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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 24, NWS Pueblo, CO

May 14, 20214 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 14, 2021, 6:10 PM MDT for 4 counties in Colorado. It was in force for 65 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: May 14, 2021, 6:10 PM MDT (00:10 UTC)
Expired: May 14, 2021, 7:15 PM MDT
In force: 65 min
Issued by: NWS Pueblo, CO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Bent County, CO, Crowley County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Otero County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:09 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 watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
May 14, 3:46 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 163 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 137 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -133 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1940 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 135 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

122 
WUUS55 KPUB 150010
SVRPUB
COC011-025-061-089-150115-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0024.210515T0010Z-210515T0115Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
610 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
  Southwestern Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado...
  Northeastern Crowley County in southeastern Colorado...
  Northwestern Bent County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 715 PM MDT.

* At 610 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest
  of Wild Horse Point, or 33 miles north of La Junta, moving
  southeast at 30 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...
  Haswell, Blue Lake and Arlington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3821 10317 3821 10358 3842 10369 3852 10361
      3852 10351 3853 10350 3852 10324 3853 10317
      3840 10308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 310DEG 27KT 3846 10356 

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

Cohen

4 follow-up statements

671 
WWUS55 KPUB 150014
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
614 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

COC011-025-061-089-150115-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210515T0115Z/
Otero CO-Kiowa CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
614 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN KIOWA...NORTHEASTERN CROWLEY
AND NORTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES...

At 614 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Wild Horse Point to 12 miles north of Sugar City,
moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf 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...
Haswell, Blue Lake and Arlington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3821 10317 3821 10358 3842 10369 3852 10361
      3852 10351 3853 10350 3852 10324 3853 10317
      3840 10308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 309DEG 22KT 3850 10353 3840 10361 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen

169 
WWUS55 KPUB 150021
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
621 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

COC011-025-061-089-150115-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210515T0115Z/
Otero CO-Kiowa CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
621 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN KIOWA...NORTHEASTERN CROWLEY
AND NORTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES...

At 621 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles south of Wild Horse Point to 10 miles
northeast of Sugar City, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Haswell, Blue Lake and Arlington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3821 10317 3821 10358 3842 10369 3852 10351
      3853 10350 3852 10324 3853 10317 3840 10308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 310DEG 27KT 3847 10349 3837 10357 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen

151 
WWUS55 KPUB 150038
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
638 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

COC011-025-061-089-150115-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210515T0115Z/
Otero CO-Kiowa CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
638 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN KIOWA...EAST CENTRAL CROWLEY
AND NORTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES...

At 637 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arlington, or
24 miles north of La Junta, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Haswell, Blue Lake and Arlington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe 
weather including extremely large hail, destructive straight line 
winds, and possible tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such 
as an interior room, a bathroom or closet or basement.

&&

LAT...LON 3821 10317 3821 10358 3832 10362 3841 10355
      3851 10334 3850 10315 3840 10308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0037Z 311DEG 22KT 3833 10346 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen

140 
WWUS55 KPUB 150053
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
653 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

COC011-025-061-089-150115-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210515T0115Z/
Otero CO-Kiowa CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
653 PM MDT Fri May 14 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN KIOWA...EAST CENTRAL CROWLEY
AND NORTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES...

At 653 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arlington, or
20 miles north of North La Junta, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Blue Lake and Arlington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe 
weather including extremely large hail, destructive straight line 
winds, and possible tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such 
as an interior room, a bathroom or closet or basement.

&&

LAT...LON 3821 10353 3830 10355 3839 10348 3844 10330
      3844 10311 3840 10308 3821 10317
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 318DEG 23KT 3825 10340 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 14, 6:30 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Prowers	45 min
May 14, 7:00 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Bent, Otero	60 min
May 14, 7:23 PM MDT	Tornado Warning	PUB	Bent	37 min
May 14, 7:38 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Prowers	52 min
May 14, 7:39 PM MDT	Tornado Warning	PUB	Bent	33 min
May 14, 7:52 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Prowers	38 min
May 14, 7:57 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Prowers	32 min
May 14, 8:22 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Prowers	53 min
May 15, 3:48 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	El Paso	27 min
May 15, 3:49 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Fremont	41 min
May 15, 4:06 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Las Animas	39 min
May 15, 4:29 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Fremont	31 min
May 15, 4:36 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Otero	39 min
May 15, 4:49 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Custer	41 min
May 15, 4:55 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	35 min
May 15, 5:01 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Fremont	29 min
May 15, 5:09 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Pueblo	36 min
May 15, 5:13 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	32 min
May 15, 5:15 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Otero	45 min
May 15, 5:22 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Baca	38 min
May 15, 5:27 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Custer, Fremont, Pueblo	63 min
May 15, 5:35 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	40 min
May 15, 5:46 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Bent, Otero	59 min
May 15, 5:57 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PUB	Pueblo	63 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.