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Tornado Warning 6, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 6, 2025, 5:57 PM MDT for Las Animas County, Otero County, Colorado. It was in force for 48 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
- Jun 6, 2025, 5:57 PM MDT (23:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 6, 2025, 6:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.0 in
Counties Las Animas County, CO, Otero County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 6, 1:49 PM MDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 347 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
- 82 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -120 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 544 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.0
The text
As transmitted.
059
WFUS55 KPUB 062357
TORPUB
COC071-089-070045-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0006.250606T2357Z-250607T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
557 PM MDT Fri Jun 6 2025
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
Northeastern Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 645 PM MDT.
* At 557 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Delhi, or 28 miles southwest of La
Junta, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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
southwestern Otero and northeastern Las Animas 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 3772 10403 3779 10394 3761 10342 3737 10377
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 310DEG 28KT 3771 10393
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Simcoe2 follow-up statements
584
WWUS55 KPUB 070011
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
611 PM MDT Fri Jun 6 2025
COC071-089-070045-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250607T0045Z/
Otero CO-Las Animas CO-
611 PM MDT Fri Jun 6 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL OTERO AND NORTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...
At 611 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Delhi, or 28 miles southwest of La
Junta, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
south central Otero and northeastern Las Animas Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3766 10395 3773 10384 3761 10342 3737 10377
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 310DEG 28KT 3764 10382
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Simcoe549 WWUS55 KPUB 070040 RRA SVSPUB Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 640 PM MDT Fri Jun 6 2025 COC071-089-070050- /O.EXP.KPUB.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250607T0045Z/ Otero CO-Las Animas CO- 640 PM MDT Fri Jun 6 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL OTERO AND NORTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 645 PM MDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado. && LAT...LON 3766 10395 3773 10384 3761 10342 3737 10377 TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 310DEG 28KT 3750 10361 $$ Simcoe
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 6:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 34 min |
| Jun 5, 6:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 45 min |
| Jun 5, 6:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 51 min |
| Jun 5, 7:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa | 52 min |
| Jun 5, 7:13 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 47 min |
| Jun 5, 7:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 48 min |
| Jun 5, 7:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 47 min |
| Jun 5, 8:03 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa | 27 min |
| Jun 5, 8:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 46 min |
| Jun 5, 8:39 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca | 36 min |
| Jun 5, 8:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 32 min |
| Jun 5, 8:55 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 35 min |
| Jun 5, 9:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 16 min |
| Jun 5, 9:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 16 min |
| Jun 6, 12:28 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Gunnison | 17 min |
| Jun 6, 12:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Saguache | 51 min |
| Jun 6, 12:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 32 min |
| Jun 6, 1:33 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 27 min |
| Jun 6, 1:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 30 min |
| Jun 6, 1:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 32 min | |
| Jun 6, 2:00 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 45 min |
| Jun 6, 2:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 31 min | |
| Jun 6, 2:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 45 min |
| Jun 6, 2:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 30 min | |
| Jun 6, 2:40 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 35 min |
| Jun 6, 2:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 32 min |
| Jun 6, 2:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 31 min |
| Jun 6, 2:52 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 21 min |
| Jun 6, 2:55 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Custer | 35 min |
| Jun 6, 3:05 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 40 min |
| Jun 6, 3:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 29 min |
| Jun 6, 3:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 34 min |
| Jun 6, 3:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 47 min |
| Jun 6, 3:38 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | El Paso | 17 min |
| Jun 6, 3:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 29 min |
| Jun 6, 3:52 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 23 min |
| Jun 6, 3:54 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 36 min |
| Jun 6, 4:09 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Fremont, Pueblo | 51 min |
| Jun 6, 4:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 31 min |
| Jun 6, 4:21 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 39 min |
| Jun 6, 4:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 31 min |
| Jun 6, 4:35 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 25 min |
| Jun 6, 4:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo | 47 min |
| Jun 6, 4:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 31 min |
| Jun 6, 4:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 30 min |
| Jun 6, 4:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 34 min |
| Jun 6, 5:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 35 min |
| Jun 6, 5:21 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 24 min |
| Jun 6, 5:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo | 34 min |
| Jun 6, 5:36 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo | 24 min |
| Jun 6, 5:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 31 min |
| Jun 6, 5:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 36 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.