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Tornado Warning 26, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 16, 2023, 7:52 PM MDT for Bent County, Kiowa County, Prowers County, Colorado. It was in force for 38 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
- Jun 16, 2023, 7:52 PM MDT (01:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 16, 2023, 8:30 PM MDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Bent County, CO, Kiowa County, CO, Prowers County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 8:00 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 69 | 4 W Lamar, CO |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1:22 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 1.9 hours before the alert went out and 241 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
- 867 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -68 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1737 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -22 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.1
- Supercell composite
- -1.8
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS55 KPUB 170152
TORPUB
COC011-061-099-170230-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0026.230617T0152Z-230617T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
752 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Prowers County in southeastern Colorado...
South central Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado...
Northeastern Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 830 PM MDT.
* At 752 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lamar, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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
northwestern Prowers, south central Kiowa and northeastern Bent
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 10274 3804 10281 3834 10250 3824 10229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0152Z 221DEG 40KT 3806 10269
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MG3 follow-up statements
091
WWUS55 KPUB 170202 RRA
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
802 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
COC011-170212-
/O.CAN.KPUB.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230617T0230Z/
Bent CO-
802 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BENT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
LAT...LON 3801 10267 3811 10274 3834 10250 3824 10229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 221DEG 40KT 3815 10259
$$
COC061-099-170230-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230617T0230Z/
Prowers CO-Kiowa CO-
802 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PROWERS AND SOUTH CENTRAL KIOWA COUNTIES...
At 802 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lamar, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.
Locations impacted include...
Lamar.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3801 10267 3811 10274 3834 10250 3824 10229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 221DEG 40KT 3815 10259
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MG269
WWUS55 KPUB 170214
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
814 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
COC061-170224-
/O.CAN.KPUB.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230617T0230Z/
Kiowa CO-
814 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL KIOWA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
LAT...LON 3804 10261 3813 10266 3824 10256 3820 10235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 221DEG 40KT 3826 10247
$$
COC099-170230-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230617T0230Z/
Prowers CO-
814 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PROWERS COUNTY...
At 814 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Queens Reservoir, or 14 miles northeast
of Lamar, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.
Locations impacted include...
Lamar.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10261 3813 10266 3824 10256 3820 10235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 221DEG 40KT 3826 10247
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MG752
WWUS55 KPUB 170221
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
821 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
COC099-170231-
/O.EXP.KPUB.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-230617T0230Z/
Prowers CO-
821 PM MDT Fri Jun 16 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN PROWERS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
830 PM MDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
LAT...LON 3804 10261 3813 10266 3824 10256 3820 10235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0221Z 221DEG 40KT 3831 10241
$$
MGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 6:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 44 min |
| Jun 16, 6:07 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 38 min |
| Jun 16, 6:15 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Otero | 15 min |
| Jun 16, 6:22 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 38 min |
| Jun 16, 6:24 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 36 min |
| Jun 16, 6:25 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 35 min |
| Jun 16, 6:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 31 min |
| Jun 16, 6:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 15 min |
| Jun 16, 6:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent | 34 min |
| Jun 16, 6:42 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 3 hr |
| Jun 16, 6:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Las Animas, Otero | 31 min |
| Jun 16, 6:49 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Las Animas | 11 min |
| Jun 16, 6:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 46 min |
| Jun 16, 7:00 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 30 min |
| Jun 16, 7:06 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 24 min |
| Jun 16, 7:11 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Las Animas | 34 min |
| Jun 16, 7:20 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 28 min |
| Jun 16, 7:22 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 23 min |
| Jun 16, 7:26 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Teller | 2 hr |
| Jun 16, 7:29 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca | 31 min |
| Jun 16, 7:41 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 34 min |
| Jun 16, 7:56 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca | 34 min |
| Jun 16, 8:04 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 26 min |
| Jun 16, 8:13 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 32 min |
| Jun 16, 8:25 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca | 35 min |
| Jun 16, 8:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 32 min |
| Jun 16, 8:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 24 min |
| Jun 16, 8:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 37 min |
| Jun 16, 8:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 32 min |
| Jun 16, 9:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 16 min |
| Jun 16, 9:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 35 min |
| Jun 16, 9:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Las Animas, Otero | 31 min |
| Jun 16, 9:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Las Animas | 31 min |
| Jun 16, 10:21 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 24 min |
| Jun 16, 10:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Las Animas, Prowers | 30 min |
| Jun 16, 10:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 16 min |
| Jun 16, 10:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 62 min |
| Jun 16, 11:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 47 min |
| Jun 17, 12:44 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 46 min |
| Jun 17, 3:16 AM MDT | Flood Watch | PUB | Baca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont and 5 more | 16 hr |
| Jun 17, 11:49 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 26 min |
| Jun 17, 12:28 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Custer | 32 min |
| Jun 17, 12:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Costilla | 42 min |
| Jun 17, 12:37 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont, Pueblo | 38 min |
| Jun 17, 12:48 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Pueblo | 42 min |
| Jun 17, 1:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 29 min |
| Jun 17, 1:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Pueblo | 51 min |
| Jun 17, 1:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 46 min |
| Jun 17, 1:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 32 min |
| Jun 17, 1:50 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo | 25 min |
| Jun 17, 2:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 48 min |
| Jun 17, 2:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 46 min |
| Jun 17, 2:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Kiowa, Otero | 47 min |
| Jun 17, 2:53 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 37 min |
| Jun 17, 3:06 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 24 min | |
| Jun 17, 3:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Las Animas | 33 min |
| Jun 17, 3:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 46 min |
| Jun 17, 3:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 31 min |
| Jun 17, 4:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 23 min |
| Jun 17, 4:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca, Kiowa, Prowers | 49 min |
| Jun 17, 5:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 38 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.