Severe Thunderstorm Warning 113, NWS Pueblo, CO

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WWUS55 KPUB 260120
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
720 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COC071-260130-
/O.EXP.KPUB.SV.W.0113.000000T0000Z-260626T0130Z/
Las Animas CO-
720 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 730 PM MDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, small
hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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LAT...LON 3715 10345 3725 10355 3741 10337 3731 10323
      3720 10329
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 226DEG 15KT 3733 10337 

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MG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
538 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe storm threat continues into Friday across southeast
  Colorado.

- Scattered showers and storms across the higher terrain through
  Friday.

- Drying out and warming up this weekend, leading to increasing
  coverage of critical fire conditions.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 226 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

Current water vapor imagery and upper air analysis has one embedded
shortwave translating into the Northern High Plains, with another
weak wave embedded within the modest westerly flow aloft translating
across the eastern Great Basin at this time. The Northern High Plains
passing waves associated cold front continues to push south and west
across the southeast Plains at this time, with surface observations
and GOES RGB satellite imagery indicating increasing low level
moisture and stratus across the northeast plains, pushing across
the Palmer Dvd and northern portions of the southeast Plains at
this time. Regional radars have scattered showers and storms
moving across across the higher terrain, with one stronger storm
riding along the Palmer Dvd at this time.

For this afternoon into tonight, SPC meso analysis indicates the
SBCAPE of 1000-2000 j/kg across southeast Colorado, with bulk shear
of 35-45kts at this time. However, the best mid and low level lapse
rates remain along the I-25 Corridor and along the Raton Mesa, with
latest high res data indicating increasing SBCIN and MLCIN as
surface cold front continues to push south and west across the
plains. With that said, the latest hires data is indicating the
best chances of strong to severe storms across the I-25 Corridor
and especially along the Raton Mesa into eastern Las Animas and Baca
counties through the evening hours. Otherwise will continue to see
scattered showers and storms across the higher terrain spreading
east through the evening, with the potential for showers continuing
into the overnight hours, with westerly waa continuing aloft. Moist
east to southeast upslope flow across the plains will keep and
develop stratus across the southeast plains into early Thursday
morning, with the potential for fog, especially across El Paso
county with expected south to southeast low level flow overnight.

Latest model data continues to indicate increasing southwest flow
across the region through the day on Friday, with another embedded
wave expected to translate through the flow. However, latest data
is a tad slower with mixing out available moisture, leading to
another day of scattered showers and storms over the higher terrain
tomorrow afternoon and evening, with continued chances of strong to
severe storms across the plains once again. Models do indicate less
bulk shear in the 20 to 30 kt range, however with ample low level
moisture and CAPE of 1500-2000 j/kg, I wouldn't be surprised if SPC
moved the marginal risk back across all of the southeast plains for
tomorrow.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 226 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

Warm, dry and breezy conditions remain forecast for the weekend into
early next week, with decreasing available moisture leading to
increasing coverage of critical fire weather conditions across the
region. We will let the next few shifts upgrade the current Fire
Weather Watch across the western half of the district on Saturday,
as well as any further fire weather products into early next week
with expected updates on fuel conditions later tonight or by early
Friday morning. At any rate, warm, with temperatures back above
seasonal levels with highs above the century mark for portions of
the southeast plains, dry and breezy to windy conditions will bring
increasing coverage of critical fire weather conditions across
the region into early next week.

Will also have to watch the evolution of the dryline across the
plains, with some models indicating its presence across the far
southeast plains for the early to middle portion of next week.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 537 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

KALS: Mostly VFR through 24 hours. Showers and storms will continue
across the region tonight, with a few possibly moving past the
terminal. If this occurs, looking at gusts 35 knots or so from any
passing outflow. West winds set in early tomorrow morning, with gusty
winds and another round of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

KCOS: Showers and storms will linger in the area tonight, with a
secondary round of convection possibly impacting the terminal
between 05-09Z. Outflow could hit 35 knots if these showers pass
close by. Otherwise, low MVFR clouds tonight with southeast, upslope
winds. Another round of passing storms is anticipated tomorrow
afternoon.

KPUB: Outflow winds and passing storms could impact the terminal for
another few hours, with gusty winds and passing MVFR clouds. Winds
will turn southeast tonight, upsloping and bringing in some lower
clouds. A brief, secondary round of showers will be possible after
about 09Z, but confidence in coverage is low at this time. Tomorrow
afternoon, more showers and storms are expected to pass through the
area.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening for COZ220-222>225.

&&

SHORT TERM...MW
LONG TERM...MW
AVIATION...GARBEROGLIO

Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1100 AM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-261630-
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-
1100 AM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop
over the higher terrain late this morning and continue through
the evening, with a few strong to severe storms developing as
they move into a more unstable atmosphere across the I-25 Corridor
and southeast plains this afternoon and evening. The best chances
of severe storms, producing strong wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph,
and large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter, look to be across
the Palmer Divide into the I-25 Corridor, and across the Raton
Mesa into the southern tier of eastern Las Animas and Baca
counties. Locally heavy rainfall will also be possible with the
strongest storms, leading to the potential for flash flooding,
especially across areas which have received abundant precipitation
over the past few days.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Another round of strong to severe storms is expected Friday across
the eastern plains, with with large hail and strong winds again the
primary hazards. Widespread, and potentially substantial, critical
fire weather conditions are expected to return this weekend and into
early next as dry and windy conditions return.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

23/SIMCOE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
445 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COZ086-087-252315-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft CO-
445 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HUERFANO AND
SOUTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM MDT...

At 445 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northeast of Greenhorn Mountain, or 21 miles southwest of
Pueblo, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.

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LAT...LON 3795 10487 3812 10478 3799 10446 3775 10464
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 300DEG 18KT 3800 10482

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

EP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
456 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COZ087-252330-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft CO-
456 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL HUERFANO COUNTY THROUGH
530 PM MDT...

At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Walsenburg, or 36 miles northwest of Trinidad, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Walsenburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pueblo.

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LAT...LON 3755 10489 3768 10496 3781 10472 3757 10458
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 255DEG 17KT 3762 10485

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Moore

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
524 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COZ088-094-260000-
Eastern Las Animas County CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
524 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 600 PM MDT...

At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Trinchera, or 22 miles east of Trinidad, moving east
at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Pueblo.

&&

LAT...LON 3711 10415 3723 10419 3733 10393 3710 10383
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 255DEG 14KT 3718 10409

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Moore

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
606 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COZ094-260030-
Eastern Las Animas County CO-
606 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM MDT...

At 606 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Kim, or 28 miles northeast of Des Moines, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 3714 10368 3732 10345 3713 10322 3700 10351
      3700 10359
TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 238DEG 24KT 3710 10355

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
613 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COZ088-093-094-260100-
Eastern Las Animas County CO-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
613 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN OTERO AND NORTH
CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM MDT...

At 613 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles west of Delhi, or 37 miles north of Trinidad, moving southeast
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Delhi and Thatcher.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 10441 3779 10430 3759 10380 3744 10407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 298DEG 25KT 3768 10428

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
646 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

COZ094-260115-
Eastern Las Animas County CO-
646 PM MDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 715 PM MDT...

At 646 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kim, or 38 miles northeast of Des Moines, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Kim.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3711 10346 3725 10360 3743 10337 3723 10315
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 233DEG 16KT 3723 10346

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MG