Severe Thunderstorm Warning 152, NWS Pueblo, CO

651 
WWUS55 KPUB 032246
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
446 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COC011-025-071-089-032315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0152.000000T0000Z-240703T2315Z/
Otero CO-Las Animas CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
446 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT
FOR EASTERN OTERO...NORTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS...SOUTHEASTERN CROWLEY
AND WESTERN BENT COUNTIES...

At 445 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cheraw to 10 miles southwest of Higbee, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Swink, Cheraw,
Higbee, Timpas, John Martin Reservoir, and Fort Lyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3825 10309 3751 10310 3756 10376 3809 10380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 255DEG 33KT 3807 10354 3763 10353 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

KT

475 
WWUS55 KPUB 032300
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
500 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COC011-025-071-089-032315-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0152.000000T0000Z-240703T2315Z/
Otero CO-Las Animas CO-Crowley CO-Bent CO-
500 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT
FOR EASTERN OTERO...NORTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS...SOUTHEASTERN CROWLEY
AND WESTERN BENT COUNTIES...

At 457 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cheraw to 9 miles south of Higbee, moving east at
35 mph.

THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR LA JUNTA, CHERAW, AND LAS ANIMAS.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...La Junta ASOS reported around 90 mph wind gusts.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Las Animas, Swink, Cheraw, Higbee, John
Martin Reservoir, and Fort Lyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3825 10309 3751 10310 3754 10354 3780 10369
      3812 10368
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 263DEG 32KT 3808 10342 3764 10341 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

Simcoe

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
232 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong/Severe storms likely today over eastern plains.

- Spotty critical fire weather over portions of the high country
  tomorrow

- Below normal temperatures and daily chances for afternoon
  showers and thunderstorms will dominate the extended forecast,
  as northwest flow aloft remains in place across the region.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 229 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

Currently...

Showers and storms were noted over parts of the fcst area at 2 pm,
with nearly all of the activity south of US50. Storms in the San
Luis valley were on the strong side, with winds gusting to around 55
mph at KALS.

Moisture over the plains has held in through early afternoon as
dwpts were still well into the 50s to mid 60s across the plains,
while on the other side of the mtns dwpts have decreased into the
20s and 30s.

Rest of today into mid evening...

Based on the moisture on the plains, winds aloft being rather
robust, effective shear values in the 30 to 50 knt range and CAPE
values of 1500 to 2500 Js, we are likely going to see some strong to
severe storms develop over the plains in the immediate future.
Although all of the plains could see storms, strongest storms will
likely be east of the interstate, where damaging gusts and large
hail will be possible. Cant rule out a tornado today although no
well defined incipient boundaries were noted in the data. Looking at
the soundings, there is some rather fat CAPE over the plains, so
rather large hail will be possible. Hodographs dont look overly
favorable early on for well organized rotating storms, but that is
fcst to change as the lower level winds pick up late this afternoon
and evening. In a nutshell, we should see some strong/svr storms over
the plains later this afternoon.

The activity over the plains will likely move out of the region by
early to mid evening.

Later tonight...

Drier air moves in the wake of the convective activity and we will
clear out.

Towards midnight, a rather strong cold front will push south over
the Palmer and we will see gusty northerly winds push down the
plains. This will bring in (relatively) cooler weather for the 4th
of July.

4th of July...

A rather impressive Holiday is in store for SE CO given that it is
the 4th of July and we will likely not see any temps over the plains
reaching 90 degrees! Additionally, it is likely going to be quite
dry over the area, so a very nice holiday is in store for the
region.

Regarding fire wx concerns, there will be some spotty conditions
over parts of the interior, especially N San Luis Valley and Chaffee
county. I do not plan any hilites at this time but will mention
spotty conditions in the FWF product.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 229 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

Friday and Saturday..

Post-frontal temperatures on Friday will be nice and cool, with
highs in the upper 70s and low to mid 80s across our plains and
mountain valleys. Relative humidity values begin to increase across
the plains, though some dry air remains in place over the high
country. Winds are weaker on Friday, but will strengthen on
Saturday. This will mean a downtick in critical fire weather
conditions for Friday, but more widespread chances for critical fire
weather through portions of the high country and the San Luis Valley
on Saturday. We are warmer on Saturday as well, with highs reaching
back into the low 90s on the plains, and low 80s for mountain
valleys with breezy westerly winds over the mountains. Afternoon and
evening showers and thunderstorms and thunderstorms will be possible
both days as well, with some stronger storms possible depending on
the setup both days.

Sunday Onwards..

As the high over California drifts more inland towards the Great
Basin for the first half of next week, our temperatures look to
remain near and just below normal for most locations. Models bring a
cold front across the area sometime late Saturday into early Sunday,
which will also help to keep temperatures cooler for a couple of
days. This will mean highs topping out in the 80s on the plains for
Sunday and Monday, and in the low 90s for Monday and Tuesday. Daily
chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms look to persist
across the forecast area through this period, with a slight downturn
in coverage expected by the Tuesday through Wednesday timeframe.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1107 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

isolated showers/-tsra possible this mid afternoon then no
significant weather. Overall expect VFR through the 24 hour
period except for the possibility of brief MVFR in any heavier
showers. Breezy southerly wind at KCOS and KPUB this afternoon
with winds shifting to a more westerly component late this
afternoon/early evening. For KCOS, a wind shift with increasing
NW winds expected shortly after midnight tonight.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

SHORT TERM...HODANISH
LONG TERM...EHR
AVIATION...HODANISH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1139 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COZ058>089-093>099-041745-
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-
1139 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are likely across all of the plains this
afternoon. The best chance for stronger storms will be east of a
line from Peyton to Fowler to Trinidad, with the overall best
threat of severe storms east of a line from La Junta to
Springfield. Wind gusts to 70 mph, hail up to ping pong balls and
an isolated short lived tornado will be possible.

The thunderstorm activity should move out of the state by mid
evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each
afternoon. The main hazards from storms will be gusty outflow
winds, lightning, and hail. Storms that produce heavy rainfall
could lead to flash flooding concerns over burn scars and other
vulnerable areas.

Thursday will have less of a chance for thunderstorm activity,
with the main concern being high fire danger due to dry surface
conditions and gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

Hodanish

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
306 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COZ093-094-097-032145-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO-Eastern Las Animas County CO-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County CO-
306 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN OTERO...
NORTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS AND SOUTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM
MDT...

At 306 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Timpas, or 19 miles south of La Junta, moving east
at 20 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Higbee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3767 10381 3781 10370 3788 10328 3758 10328
      3760 10358
TIME...MOT...LOC 2106Z 268DEG 18KT 3771 10366

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

kam

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
322 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COZ086-087-032145-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft CO-
322 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HUERFANO AND
SOUTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM MDT...

At 322 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Greenhorn Mountain, or 23 miles southwest of
Pueblo, moving east at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Colorado City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3796 10490 3802 10488 3802 10464 3787 10470
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 281DEG 12KT 3798 10486

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

Simcoe

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
324 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

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

0307 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 S Colorado City       37.86N 104.83W
07/03/2024  M63 MPH          Huerfano           CO   Mesonet

            Mesonet station CO029 025s066 Apache City.

&&

kam

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
330 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COZ094-099-032200-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County CO-Eastern Las Animas County CO-
330 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BACA AND
SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM MDT...

At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southwest of Kim, or 25 miles northeast of Des Moines, moving
east at 50 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Kim.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3720 10371 3731 10305 3700 10297 3700 10380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 254DEG 43KT 3706 10356

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

kam

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
335 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

COZ093-094-032200-
Eastern Las Animas County CO-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County CO-
335 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN OTERO AND NORTHEASTERN
LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM MDT...

At 335 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles southwest of Higbee, or 32 miles south of North La Junta,
moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Otero and
northeastern Las Animas Counties.

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 3747 10366 3753 10373 3769 10355 3759 10332
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 229DEG 25KT 3752 10365

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

Simcoe

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
427 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024

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

0415 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 SSW Fowler            38.07N 104.04W
07/03/2024  M67 MPH          Otero              CO   Mesonet

            Mesonet station FW4234 Fowler.

&&