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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 9, NWS Pueblo, CO

May 2, 20214 counties in Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 2, 2021, 3:07 PM MDT for 4 counties in Colorado. It was in force for 53 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 2, 2021, 3:07 PM MDT (21:07 UTC)
Expired
May 2, 2021, 4:00 PM MDT
In force
53 min
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
70.0 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 21:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

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

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 2, 11:45 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 176 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 2021-05-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 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 2021-05-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -89 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1976 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-89 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

997 
WUUS55 KPUB 022107
SVRPUB
COC011-025-061-089-022200-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0009.210502T2107Z-210502T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
307 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

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

* Until 400 PM MDT.

* At 304 PM MDT, the leading edge of a line of severe wind gusts 
  associated with thunderstorm activity was located along a line 
  extending from 9 miles northwest of Arlington to near Fowler, 
  moving southeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Also, blowing dust 
           reducing visibilities to one-quarter mile is expected in 
           some locations, producing very hazardous travel.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to 
           mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Las Animas, Ordway, Sugar City, Cheraw, Crowley, Haswell, Blue
  Lake, Hasty, Arlington, John Martin Reservoir and Fort Lyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

Prepare for blowing dust significantly reducing visibilities.

&&

LAT...LON 3804 10294 3798 10342 3807 10341 3810 10362
      3811 10379 3819 10391 3852 10384 3852 10351
      3853 10350 3853 10317 3858 10317 3859 10286
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 311DEG 26KT 3845 10340 3805 10398 

HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

COHEN
2 follow-up statements
313 
WWUS55 KPUB 022114
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
314 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

COC011-025-061-089-022200-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210502T2200Z/
Otero CO-Kiowa CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
314 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN OTERO...WESTERN KIOWA...CROWLEY AND NORTHWESTERN
BENT COUNTIES...

At 310 PM MDT, the leading edge of a line of severe wind gusts 
associated with thunderstorm activity was located along a line 
extending from near Haswell to 7 miles south of Manzanola, moving 
southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Brief, weak 
         circulations could accompany the leading edge of this 
         activity, producing locally higher wind gusts. Also, 
         blowing dust reducing visibilities to one-quarter mile is 
         expected in some locations, producing very hazardous travel.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile 
         homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Las Animas, Ordway, Sugar City, Cheraw, Crowley, Haswell, Blue Lake,
Hasty, Arlington, John Martin Reservoir and Fort Lyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

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.

Prepare for blowing dust significantly reducing visibilities.

&&

LAT...LON 3804 10294 3798 10342 3807 10341 3810 10362
      3811 10379 3819 10391 3852 10384 3852 10351
      3853 10350 3853 10317 3858 10317 3859 10286
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 297DEG 34KT 3847 10320 3800 10389 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

COHEN
495 
WWUS55 KPUB 022138
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
338 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

COC011-025-061-089-022200-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210502T2200Z/
Otero CO-Kiowa CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
338 PM MDT Sun May 2 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN OTERO...WESTERN KIOWA...CROWLEY AND NORTHWESTERN
BENT COUNTIES...

At 334 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 miles east of Haswell to near Timpas, moving 
southeast at 35 mph. These storms are showing signs of 
intensification.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. Brief, weak 
         circulations could accompany the leading edge of this 
         activity, producing locally higher wind gusts. Also, 
         blowing dust reducing visibilities to one-quarter mile is 
         expected in some locations, producing very hazardous travel.

SOURCE...A measured severe wind gust of 61 mph has been reported 
         from the La Junta automated observing system.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
         considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to 
         mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Las Animas, Ordway, Sugar City, Cheraw, Crowley, Haswell, Blue Lake,
Hasty, Arlington, John Martin Reservoir and Fort Lyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

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.

Prepare for blowing dust significantly reducing visibilities.

&&

LAT...LON 3804 10294 3798 10342 3807 10341 3810 10362
      3811 10379 3819 10391 3852 10384 3852 10351
      3853 10350 3853 10317 3858 10317 3859 10286
TIME...MOT...LOC 2134Z 302DEG 32KT 3839 10297 3786 10368 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

COHEN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 2, 4:01 AM MDTWinter Storm WarningPUBCuster, El Paso, Huerfano, Pueblo, Teller40 hr
May 2, 1:11 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso34 min
May 2, 1:18 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso27 min
May 2, 1:20 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso25 min
May 2, 1:37 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso23 min
May 2, 2:01 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, El Paso, Pueblo44 min
May 2, 2:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo45 min
May 2, 2:18 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, Pueblo57 min
May 2, 2:39 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBOtero, Pueblo51 min
May 2, 2:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo38 min
May 2, 3:28 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Otero32 min
May 2, 3:37 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBFremont38 min
May 2, 3:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas72 min
May 2, 3:53 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers52 min
May 2, 4:02 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca28 min
May 2, 4:13 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso32 min
May 2, 4:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero44 min
May 2, 4:25 PM MDTTornado Warning Tornado observedPUBBent, Prowers35 min
May 2, 4:32 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca28 min
May 2, 4:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Kiowa, Prowers61 min
May 2, 4:51 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca39 min
May 2, 5:00 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBProwers45 min
May 2, 5:11 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBProwers34 min
May 2, 5:13 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCrowley17 min
May 2, 5:24 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBProwers51 min
May 2, 5:27 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.