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Special Weather Statement, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this special weather statement at Jul 7, 2025, 2:48 PM MDT for El Paso County, Colorado. It was in force for 27 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
- Jul 7, 2025, 2:48 PM MDT (20:48 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 7, 2025, 3:15 PM MDT
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Hail
- 0.50 in
- Wind
- 55
County El Paso County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 438 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2734 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 71 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 0 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 7, 11:37 AM MDT, 3 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 7, 11:37 AM MDT, 3 hours 11 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1106 AM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025 COZ058>089-093>099-081300- 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- 1106 AM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected today, with storms developing over the higher terrain during the early afternoon, before pushing into a more unstable atmosphere across the southeast plains through the late afternoon and evening. Strong and damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph and hail of 1 to 2 inches in diameter will be the main threats with severe storms, while locally heavy rainfall and frequent cloud to ground lightning will be associated with all storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next several days. A couple of strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday evening and Wednesday, with wind gusts around 60 mph the most likely hazard, though frequent lightning, hail, and heavy rain will also be possible with the strongest storms. Thursday through Sunday, a strong storm or two can't be ruled out, with gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and brief periods of heavy rain the most likely hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible over portions of the region. 23/SIMCOE
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jul 7, 9:13 AM MDT, 5 hours 35 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
144 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
COZ081-084-085-072015-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And
11000 Ft CO-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
144 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY
THROUGH 215 PM MDT...
At 144 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greenland, or 21 miles north of Colorado Springs, moving southeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Monument, Palmer Lake, Black Forest, Falcon, and Gleneagle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3891 10462 3910 10495 3913 10493 3913 10447
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 298DEG 18KT 3915 10482
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
EPSpecial weather statement, Jul 7, 2:19 PM MDT, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
219 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
COZ084-085-072045-
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-
219 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN EL PASO COUNTY
THROUGH 245 PM MDT...
At 219 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Black Forest, or 18 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Eastern Colorado Springs, Calhan, Ramah, Yoder, Black Forest,
Ellicott, Peyton, Falcon, Cimarron Hills, Peterson Space Force Base,
and Rush.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3882 10406 3883 10471 3913 10472 3913 10405
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 303DEG 31KT 3904 10461
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
EPSpecial weather statement, Jul 7, 2:47 PM MDT, 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
247 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
COZ079-083-086-072115-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft CO-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County CO-
247 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT...
NORTHEASTERN CUSTER AND WEST CENTRAL PUEBLO COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM
MDT...
At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Florence, or 26 miles west of Pueblo, moving southeast
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...
Beulah, Wetmore, and Oak Ridge Burn Scar.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3822 10524 3836 10511 3821 10474 3800 10497
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 305DEG 18KT 3825 10510
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
EPSpecial weather statement, Jul 7, 2:48 PM MDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
248 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
COZ081-085-086-072115-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And
11000 Ft CO-
248 PM MDT Mon Jul 7 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN TELLER...
SOUTHWESTERN EL PASO AND NORTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM
MDT...
At 248 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fort Carson, or near Colorado Springs, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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 Springs, Fountain, Stratmoor, Fort Carson, Security,
Security-Widefield, Cimarron Hills, and Peterson Space Force Base.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3872 10496 3892 10478 3872 10446 3850 10467
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 305DEG 17KT 3875 10482
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
EPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 6:04 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 41 min |
| Jul 6, 6:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 29 min |
| Jul 6, 6:42 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 33 min |
| Jul 6, 6:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 47 min |
| Jul 6, 7:06 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 114 min |
| Jul 6, 7:22 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 23 min |
| Jul 6, 7:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Teller | 52 min |
| Jul 6, 8:08 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 37 min |
| Jul 6, 8:19 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 26 min |
| Jul 6, 8:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 37 min |
| Jul 6, 8:36 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 24 min |
| Jul 6, 8:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 32 min |
| Jul 6, 8:49 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa | 56 min |
| Jul 6, 8:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Custer | 24 min |
| Jul 6, 8:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 33 min |
| Jul 6, 9:25 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 35 min |
| Jul 6, 9:32 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 43 min |
| Jul 6, 9:36 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 39 min |
| Jul 6, 9:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa | 31 min |
| Jul 6, 10:05 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 25 min |
| Jul 6, 10:12 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo | 48 min |
| Jul 6, 10:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 46 min |
| Jul 6, 10:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 36 min |
| Jul 6, 10:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 33 min |
| Jul 6, 10:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 62 min |
| Jul 6, 11:17 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 28 min |
| Jul 7, 1:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 31 min |
| Jul 7, 2:19 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 26 min |
| Jul 7, 2:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Custer | 28 min |
| Jul 7, 3:07 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont, Pueblo | 23 min |
| Jul 7, 3:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 35 min |
| Jul 7, 3:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Custer, Pueblo | 34 min |
| Jul 7, 3:31 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 29 min |
| Jul 7, 4:55 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 35 min |
| Jul 7, 5:06 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 24 min |
| Jul 7, 5:39 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 36 min |
| Jul 7, 5:42 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 33 min |
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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.