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Tornado Warning 27, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jul 1, 2021, 4:44 PM MDT for Crowley County, Pueblo County, Colorado. It was in force for 23 min. 3 reports 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 1, 2021, 4:44 PM MDT (22:44 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 1, 2021, 5:07 PM MDT
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.75 in
Counties Crowley County, CO, Pueblo County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:46 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 4:45 PM MDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Avondale, CO | 5 EMPTY RAIL CARS FLIPPED. POWER LINES DOWNED. TIME OF DAMAGE ESTIMATED. |
| Jul 1, 4:45 PM MDT | HAIL 2.75 | 2 Nne Avondale, CO | GOLF BALL TO BASEBALL SIZE HAIL LASTED THROUGH AROUND 515 PM. |
| Jul 1, 5:12 PM MDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nne Avondale, CO | POWER POLES KNOCKED COMPLETELY OVER, WITH EXCESSIVE TREE DAMAGE IN THE AREA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 203 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 240 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -180 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1308 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 9 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS55 KPUB 012244
TORPUB
COC025-101-012330-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0027.210701T2244Z-210701T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
444 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Crowley County in southeastern Colorado...
Northeastern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 530 PM MDT.
* At 444 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pueblo Depot, or 14 miles east of Pueblo, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Avondale around 450 PM MDT.
Boone around 500 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Pueblo.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3831 10445 3837 10432 3821 10401 3803 10427
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 320DEG 17KT 3830 10436
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$
MOORE3 follow-up statements
986
WWUS55 KPUB 012249
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
449 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021
COC025-101-012330-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210701T2330Z/
Crowley CO-Pueblo CO-
449 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT FOR WESTERN
CROWLEY AND NORTHEASTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES...
At 448 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pueblo Depot, or 15 miles east of Pueblo, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and three inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Boone around 500 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3830 10443 3837 10432 3821 10401 3803 10427
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 317DEG 18KT 3828 10432
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...3.00IN
$$
MOORE688
WWUS55 KPUB 012256
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
456 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021
COC025-101-012330-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210701T2330Z/
Crowley CO-Pueblo CO-
456 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT FOR WESTERN
CROWLEY AND NORTHEASTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES...
At 456 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Boone, or 18 miles east of Pueblo, moving southeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
western Crowley and northeastern Pueblo Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3837 10432 3821 10401 3803 10427
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 318DEG 17KT 3825 10428
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$
MOORE654
WWUS55 KPUB 012307
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
507 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021
COC025-101-012317-
/O.CAN.KPUB.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210701T2330Z/
Crowley CO-Pueblo CO-
507 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WESTERN CROWLEY AND NORTHEASTERN PUEBLO
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Pueblo.
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3837 10432 3821 10401 3803 10427
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 320DEG 17KT 3821 10424
$$
MOOREThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1:27 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Huerfano | 2 hr |
| Jul 1, 1:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 31 min |
| Jul 1, 2:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 34 min |
| Jul 1, 2:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 18 min |
| Jul 1, 2:34 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 41 min |
| Jul 1, 2:36 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 39 min |
| Jul 1, 2:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 33 min |
| Jul 1, 3:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 33 min |
| Jul 1, 3:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 45 min |
| Jul 1, 3:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 42 min |
| Jul 1, 3:32 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 43 min |
| Jul 1, 3:47 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 28 min |
| Jul 1, 4:03 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 42 min |
| Jul 1, 4:09 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 36 min |
| Jul 1, 4:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 30 min |
| Jul 1, 4:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Chaffee | 43 min |
| Jul 1, 5:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 44 min |
| Jul 1, 5:06 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero, Pueblo | 27 min |
| Jul 1, 5:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 45 min |
| Jul 1, 5:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 44 min |
| Jul 1, 5:19 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Chaffee, Fremont | 3 hr |
| Jul 1, 5:35 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Las Animas, Otero | 40 min |
| Jul 1, 5:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 38 min |
| Jul 1, 5:44 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 3 hr |
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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.