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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 62, NWS Pueblo, CO

May 17, 2021Baca County, Las Animas County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 17, 2021, 7:06 PM MDT for Baca County, Las Animas County, Colorado. It was in force for 69 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 17, 2021, 7:06 PM MDT (01:06 UTC)
Expired: May 17, 2021, 8:15 PM MDT
In force: 69 min
Issued by: NWS Pueblo, CO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Baca County, CO, Las Animas County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 176 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:08 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 17, 1:39 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 247 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: 1013 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1616 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 2.3

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The text

As transmitted.

052 
WUUS55 KPUB 180106
SVRPUB
COC009-071-180215-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0062.210518T0106Z-210518T0215Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
706 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

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

* Until 815 PM MDT.

* At 706 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 8 miles southwest of Kim to 7 miles northwest of
  Boise City, moving northeast at 45 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, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, Kim, Two Buttes,
  Stonington and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10316 3705 10374 3764 10345 3764 10204
      3699 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 213DEG 40KT 3716 10346 3682 10258 

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

Cohen

7 follow-up statements

797 
WWUS55 KPUB 180120
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
720 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

COC009-071-180215-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210518T0215Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
720 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT
FOR BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 720 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles north of Kim to 11 miles west of Elkhart,
moving northeast at 60 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, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, Kim, Two Buttes,
Stonington and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10316 3705 10374 3764 10345 3764 10204
      3699 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 223DEG 53KT 3739 10339 3700 10211 

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

Cohen

046 
WWUS55 KPUB 180130
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
730 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

COC009-071-180215-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210518T0215Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
730 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT
FOR BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 730 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 15 miles north of Kim to 13 miles west of Elkhart,
moving north at 45 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, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, Kim, Two Buttes,
Stonington and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3701 10318 3715 10369 3764 10345 3764 10204
      3699 10204 3700 10316
TIME...MOT...LOC 0130Z 202DEG 39KT 3747 10340 3708 10212 

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

Cohen

056 
WWUS55 KPUB 180138
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
738 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

COC009-071-180215-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210518T0215Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
738 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT
FOR BACA AND EAST CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 738 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 16 miles south of Higbee to 12 miles southeast of
Stonington, moving northeast at 45 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, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, Kim, Two Buttes,
Stonington and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3717 10340 3731 10361 3764 10345 3764 10204
      3699 10204 3700 10286
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 213DEG 40KT 3754 10334 3715 10206 

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

Cohen

681 
WWUS55 KPUB 180148
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
748 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

COC009-071-180215-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210518T0215Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
748 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT
FOR BACA AND EAST CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 748 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 14 miles southeast of Higbee to 10 miles west of
Elkhart, moving northeast at 45 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, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, Two Buttes, Stonington
and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3764 10345 3764 10204 3699 10204 3700 10279
      3742 10356
TIME...MOT...LOC 0148Z 223DEG 39KT 3763 10326 3703 10208 

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

Cohen

715 
WWUS55 KPUB 180152
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
752 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

COC009-071-180215-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210518T0215Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
752 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT
FOR BACA AND EAST CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 752 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 15 miles southeast of Higbee to 9 miles northwest of
Elkhart, moving northeast at 45 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, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, Two Buttes, Stonington
and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3764 10345 3764 10204 3699 10204 3700 10279
      3742 10356
TIME...MOT...LOC 0152Z 216DEG 41KT 3762 10325 3706 10206 

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

Cohen

694 
WWUS55 KPUB 180203
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
803 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

COC009-071-180215-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210518T0215Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
803 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT
FOR BACA AND EAST CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

At 803 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 21 miles southeast of Higbee to 6 miles east of
Stonington, moving northeast at 45 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, Pritchett, Vilas, Campo, Two Buttes, Stonington
and Two Buttes Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3764 10345 3764 10204 3699 10204 3700 10250
      3753 10339
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 209DEG 38KT 3761 10312 3729 10207 

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

Cohen

527 
WWUS55 KPUB 180209
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
809 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

COC009-071-180219-
/O.EXP.KPUB.SV.W.0062.000000T0000Z-210518T0215Z/
Baca CO-Las Animas CO-
809 PM MDT Mon May 17 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR BACA AND EAST CENTRAL LAS
ANIMAS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 PM MDT...
            
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 will be allowed to expire.  However small hail
and gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.

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

LAT...LON 3764 10345 3764 10204 3699 10204 3700 10250
      3753 10339
TIME...MOT...LOC 0209Z 214DEG 38KT 3761 10309 3733 10204 

$$

Cohen

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 17, 6:11 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Crowley, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo	49 min
May 17, 6:12 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Las Animas	48 min
May 17, 6:20 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Prowers	25 min
May 17, 6:23 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Teller	37 min
May 17, 6:29 PM MDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	PUB	El Paso	3 hr
May 17, 6:29 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	61 min
May 17, 6:53 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	37 min
May 17, 6:56 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Crowley, Las Animas, Otero	49 min
May 17, 6:57 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Teller	48 min
May 17, 7:43 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Bent, Crowley, Otero	47 min
May 17, 8:14 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Bent, Prowers	46 min
May 17, 8:29 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Otero	46 min
May 17, 8:41 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Bent	19 min
May 17, 9:00 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Bent, Prowers	45 min
May 17, 9:43 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Prowers	47 min
May 18, 9:06 AM MDT	Winter Weather Advisory	PUB	Alamosa, Chaffee, Costilla, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano and 3 more	6 hr
May 18, 9:36 AM MDT	Flash Flood Warning	PUB	Custer, Pueblo	3 hr
May 18, 12:29 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	31 min
May 18, 12:46 PM MDT	Areal Flood Warning	PUB	Custer, Pueblo	7 hr
May 18, 12:46 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca	29 min
May 18, 1:41 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Baca, Bent, Otero, Prowers	49 min
May 18, 2:49 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Otero	26 min
May 18, 3:48 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Kiowa	42 min
May 18, 4:08 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Kiowa	37 min
May 18, 4:41 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	El Paso	49 min
May 18, 4:44 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Pueblo	31 min
May 18, 5:39 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	PUB	Fremont	51 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.