Severe Thunderstorm Warning 413, NWS Pueblo, CO

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
853 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COC071-160315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0413.000000T0000Z-230716T0315Z/
Las Animas CO-
853 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM MDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY...

At 853 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
Trinchera, or 27 miles east of Trinidad, moving east at 35 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.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south
central Las Animas County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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LAT...LON 3709 10406 3721 10408 3733 10402 3706 10372
TIME...MOT...LOC 0253Z 264DEG 30KT 3717 10401 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
904 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COC071-160315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0413.000000T0000Z-230716T0315Z/
Las Animas CO-
904 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM MDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY...

At 904 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles north of
Branson, or 28 miles north of Des Moines, moving east at 35 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.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south
central Las Animas County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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LAT...LON 3708 10392 3719 10397 3722 10390 3706 10372
TIME...MOT...LOC 0304Z 266DEG 31KT 3717 10388 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
912 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COC071-160321-
/O.EXP.KPUB.SV.W.0413.000000T0000Z-230716T0315Z/
Las Animas CO-
912 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS
COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM MDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
portions of southern Las Animas County.

LAT...LON 3708 10392 3719 10397 3722 10390 3706 10372
TIME...MOT...LOC 0311Z 268DEG 27KT 3717 10381 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
221 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday)
Issued at 1248 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

Key Messages:

1) Showers and Thunderstorms the rest of Today into this evening.
Strong to severe more likely over southern I-25 and the Raton.

2) Mostly dry and hot Sunday.

Currently...

Showers and thunderstorms have already started popping up across the
eastern mountains, Palmer Divide, and Raton Mesa. Currently the
strongest storms are up over El Paso and Teller Counties, assisted
by the terrain. However, dewpoints in those areas are on the lower
end (only in the 40s over most of El Paso) which may work to limit
storm strength somewhat. Still expecting marginal to possibly low-
end severe. SPC mesoanalysis is currently showing between 1000-2000
J/kg of CAPE, not an enormous amount but still enough for storms,
while bulk shear is over 40 knots across the board. As of now, the
most supportive air is still over southern I-25 and the Raton, so we
will be watching that area closely for more rapid development in the
coming hours.

Rest of Today and Tonight...

Showers and thunderstorms will continue to form off of our eastern
mountains this afternoon, before pushing southeast into better air.
Storms will intensify into strong to severe as they get south of
Pueblo County, and with plenty of shear in place the chances of
supercells increases greatly. Storms will be capable of large hail
and damaging winds. Locally heavy rainfall is expected as well, but
if storms keep moving southeast then flash flood potential should be
somewhat limited, although some short-term guidance does have storms
lingering over El Paso County for a few more hours which could cause
some hydro concerns. The tornado threat for this evening is still
low but definitely non-zero given the shear, with the areas of
greatest concern being along the New Mexico border.

Storms should clear the CWA before midnight, if not sooner, and
conditions will be dry the rest of tonight. Overnight low
temperatures will be in the 50s-60s over most of the areas, with the
valleys cooling into the high-40s.

Sunday...

Sunday still appears to be much warmer and quieter across our CWA.
The upper-level ridge will continue to build in just to our west
while northwest flow continues aloft. However, weaker winds will be
moving in overhead and the synoptic forcing will push to the
northeast of us. High temperatures will soar beneath large-scale
subsidence, with mid-high 90s over much of the eastern plains and
low-90s over the high valleys and mountains/plains interface. Some
very isolated showers will be possible in the afternoon, but would
mostly just be some weaker, high-based showers over the southern
Sangres.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Saturday)
Issued at 1248 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

Key Messages:

1) Hot and dry Monday and Tuesday

2) Modest cooling trend and better chances for precipitation
starting mid week.

.Monday and Tuesday...Upper ridge continues to move eastward and
flattens on Tuesday, with the ridge axis over the CWA.
Temperatures will approach daily record high values on Monday and
Tuesday. NBM values ties the daily records at ALS. At COS and PUB,
NBM highs are slightly below the daily records, with the NBM 75
and 90 percentile meeting or exceeding the daily record highs.
Models moisten the mid level slightly on Tuesday with increase
chances for some high based convection mainly over the mountains.
This may cool temperatures slightly on Tuesday, where any storms
develop. HeatRisk suggest heat advisory values for the southern
I25 corridor where forecast minimums are in the upper 60s Monday
night. Later shifts can evaluate any heat advisories, as daytime
temperatures are in the high risk category for the southern I25
corridor and the San Luis Valley.,

Have some concerns for fire weather issues on Monday and
Tuesday with humidities below critical values. Land mangers
indicate fuels in fire weather zones 225, 228, 229, and 230 are
critical. Winds speeds appear to remain below critical values on
Monday, but may increase slightly on Tuesday to be above critical
fire weather values.

Daily high records
     Mon (7/17)       Tues (7/18)
ALS...92...2005        92....1989
COS...96...2019        98....2003
PUB..105...2003       105....2022

.Wednesday through Saturday...As disturbances move over the
ridge, the ridge amplifies and retrogrades to the west with a mean
trough in the midwest. This pattern would tend to increase
upslope flow over the eastern plains and into the eastern
mountains. The upslope flow will bring an increase in low level
moisture. Also, modest monsoon plume develops with and increase in
mid level moisture.

From the eastern mountains and eastward, there will be a modest
cooling trend with increase chances for convection during the
afternoon and evening. The ensembles and operational models
highlight Thursday and Friday for the best chances for storms. On
Thursday and Friday, QPF increases on the plains and ensembles
show the best chances for higher CAPE.

For the high valleys and remaining mountains, there will be an
increase in the coverage of diurnal convection. The ensemble means
have PWAT approaching normal values, but suspect the models may
be moistening too quickly. Expect storms to be fairly high based
with generally modest QPF. --PGW--

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.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1248 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

KALS: VFR conditions are expected through 24 hours, with some gusty
northwest winds to 20 knots for a few hours this evening.

KCOS: Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the area this
afternoon into early evening. Storms are already close to the
terminal, and some light rain is expected to briefly move overhead.
Storms could also produce gusty outflow winds and locally heavy
rainfall. Cigs will be reduced close to MVFR conditions. Winds are
currently expected to stay southeast, but thunderstorms could
produce more erratic gusts if too close by. Some guidance shows more
isolated showers drifting close to the terminal around 02Z, with
fairly low confidence. Could produce some gusty outflow winds and
light rainfall close to the terminal. All precipitation will be away
from the terminal by 06Z tonight, after which calm VFR conditions
prevail.

KPUB: VFR expected, although showers and thunderstorms will be in
the area starting around 22Z this afternoon. Thunderstorms will
produce some gusty outflow winds, although at this time no
precipitation is expected at the terminal. Storms should be out of
the immediate area by 01Z, after which VFR conditions prevail
through 24 hours.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...GARBEROGLIO
LONG TERM...PGW
AVIATION...GARBEROGLIO

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1118 AM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COZ058>089-093>099-161730-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1118 AM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorm development is expected across the eastern
mountains and parts of the plains today. Storms will develop across
the mountains through early afternoon before spreading into the
adjacent plains and the I-25 corridor. A few thunderstorms are
expected across the Pikes Peak Region mid-afternoon, and could
produce hail up to 1 inch in diameter along with gusty winds and
heavy rainfall.

Stronger to severe storms will be possible over the Raton Mesa and
the southern I-25 corridor this afternoon into early evening,
forming over adjacent mountains before moving southeast. The
strongest storms will be capable of producing hail 1 to 2 inches
wide, damaging winds of 60-70 mph, and heavy rain with localized
flash flooding possible. There will also be a low end threat for
isolated tornadoes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Much above average temperatures are becoming increasingly likely
Sunday through Tuesday, with Monday expected to be the hottest day
of the extended period. These temperatures could increase the
heat risk and heated related issues for the region.

More widespread thunderstorm activity is forecast to return to the
region Wednesday through Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.

GARBEROGLIO/06

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
708 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COZ084-085-160145-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
708 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central El
Paso County through 745 PM MDT...

At 708 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Black Forest, or 14 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, moving
southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Falcon around 720 PM MDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Schriever AFB.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3876 10449 3905 10483 3913 10471 3913 10423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0108Z 311DEG 39KT 3903 10471

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
729 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COZ074-088-094-160200-
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft CO-
Eastern Las Animas County CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
729 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Las
Animas County through 800 PM MDT...

At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Starkville, or near Trinidad, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Trinchera.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

&&

LAT...LON 3712 10451 3723 10432 3702 10397 3699 10405
      3699 10443
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 310DEG 11KT 3712 10444

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
731 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0721 PM     Hail             1 S Black Forest        39.00N 104.70W
07/15/2023  M1.00 inch       El Paso            CO   Trained Spotter

&&

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
805 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COZ084-085-160230-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
805 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern El Paso
County through 830 PM MDT...

At 805 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ellicott, or 27 miles east of Colorado Springs, moving southeast at
40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Calhan, Yoder, Truckton, Ellicott and Rush.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3899 10406 3860 10406 3875 10443 3903 10432
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 300DEG 33KT 3884 10431

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
808 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COZ074-088-160245-
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
808 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Las
Animas County through 845 PM MDT...

At 808 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Trinidad, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Trinidad, Starkville and Hoehne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

&&

LAT...LON 3707 10453 3724 10460 3736 10431 3711 10407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 251DEG 27KT 3718 10447

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
834 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

COZ084-085-160315-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
834 PM MDT Sat Jul 15 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern El Paso
County through 915 PM MDT...

At 834 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Peyton, or 26 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, moving southeast
at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and brief rounds of up to half
         inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Calhan, Schriever AFB, Ellicott, Peyton and Falcon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3900 10405 3897 10405 3872 10453 3906 10472
      3913 10459 3913 10422
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 325DEG 21KT 3911 10446

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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