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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 262, NWS Pueblo, CO

July 18, 2021Baca County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 18, 2021, 4:24 PM MDT for Baca County, Colorado. It was in force for 60 min. 1 report 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
Jul 18, 2021, 4:24 PM MDT (22:24 UTC)
Expired
Jul 18, 2021, 5:24 PM MDT
In force
60 min
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

County Baca County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 194 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 18, 4:35 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 569 S Springfield, COASOS STATION KSPD 8 S SPRINGFIELD.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 231 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2021-07-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 525 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2021-07-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 15 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
525 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-92 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1199 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
15 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
53 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

700 
WUUS55 KPUB 182224
SVRPUB
COC009-182345-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0262.210718T2224Z-210718T2345Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
424 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Baca County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 545 PM MDT.

* At 424 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 7 miles northwest of Springfield to near Vilas to 9
  miles northwest of The Saunders Elevator, moving southeast at 20
  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...
  Springfield, Walsh, Vilas, Two Buttes and Stonington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3715 10269 3717 10210 3749 10209 3762 10219
      3754 10272 3738 10276
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 318DEG 18KT 3750 10267 3744 10246 3753 10218 

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

Cohen
5 follow-up statements
231 
WWUS55 KPUB 182250
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
450 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

COC009-182345-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0262.000000T0000Z-210718T2345Z/
Baca CO-
450 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT
FOR CENTRAL BACA COUNTY...

At 450 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Springfield to near Walsh to 10 miles west of The
Saunders Elevator, moving southeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Walsh, Vilas and Stonington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3717 10210 3715 10269 3738 10276 3743 10275
      3749 10209
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 317DEG 18KT 3735 10268 3735 10236 3746 10223 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen
657 
WWUS55 KPUB 182304
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
504 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

COC009-182345-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0262.000000T0000Z-210718T2345Z/
Baca CO-
504 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL BACA COUNTY...

At 504 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 miles northeast of Campo to near Walsh, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Walsh, Vilas and Stonington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3717 10210 3715 10269 3732 10256 3746 10238
      3749 10209
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 317DEG 18KT 3719 10239 3744 10225 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen
245 
WWUS55 KPUB 182311
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
511 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

COC009-182345-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0262.000000T0000Z-210718T2345Z/
Baca CO-
511 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL BACA COUNTY...

At 511 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 12 miles east of Campo to near Walsh, moving southeast
at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Walsh and Stonington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3715 10255 3733 10244 3747 10227 3749 10209
      3717 10210
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 318DEG 18KT 3717 10237 3742 10223 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen
446 
WWUS55 KPUB 182319
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
519 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

COC009-182345-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0262.000000T0000Z-210718T2345Z/
Baca CO-
519 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL BACA COUNTY...

At 517 PM MDT, dissipating showers and thunderstorms capable of 
producing 60-mph winds were affecting the warning area, with this 
activity moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Walsh and Stonington. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3715 10247 3731 10243 3740 10225 3740 10209
      3717 10210
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 318DEG 18KT 3715 10235 3740 10221 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Cohen
755 
WWUS55 KPUB 182324
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
524 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

COC009-182334-
/O.CAN.KPUB.SV.W.0262.000000T0000Z-210718T2345Z/
Baca CO-
524 PM MDT Sun Jul 18 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BACA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
            
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds are 
still possible with these thunderstorms.

LAT...LON 3715 10247 3731 10243 3740 10225 3740 10209
      3717 10210
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 318DEG 18KT 3712 10232 3737 10218 

$$

Cohen

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 17, 6:03 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas27 min
Jul 17, 6:03 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent27 min
Jul 17, 6:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso14 min
Jul 17, 6:25 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent20 min
Jul 17, 6:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo30 min
Jul 17, 6:47 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent28 min
Jul 17, 6:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo40 min
Jul 17, 6:59 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo31 min
Jul 17, 7:01 PM MDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPUBEl Paso3 hr
Jul 17, 7:28 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBLas Animas3 hr
Jul 17, 7:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo30 min
Jul 17, 7:42 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero18 min
Jul 17, 7:58 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero32 min
Jul 17, 8:08 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCrowley22 min
Jul 17, 8:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero45 min
Jul 18, 1:42 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller18 min
Jul 18, 1:51 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBKiowa69 min
Jul 18, 2:06 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBProwers24 min
Jul 18, 2:15 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBKiowa, Prowers75 min
Jul 18, 2:28 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBProwers32 min
Jul 18, 2:39 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBProwers21 min
Jul 18, 2:44 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBKiowa16 min
Jul 18, 3:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBKiowa10 min
Jul 18, 3:06 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUB24 min
Jul 18, 3:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBProwers45 min
Jul 18, 3:23 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Kiowa, Prowers46 min
Jul 18, 3:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca15 min
Jul 18, 3:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca15 min
Jul 18, 3:53 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca52 min
Jul 18, 4:10 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca, Bent35 min
Jul 18, 4:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCrowley30 min
Jul 18, 4:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero25 min
Jul 18, 4:53 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBAlamosa37 min
Jul 18, 5:02 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso, Las Animas, Pueblo43 min
Jul 18, 5:13 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUB32 min
Jul 18, 5:26 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca19 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.