Alert archive / Colorado / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 210, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 6, 2026, 9:26 PM MDT for Baca County, Colorado. It was in force for 34 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
- Aug 6, 2026, 9:26 PM MDT (03:26 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 6, 2026, 10:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Baca County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 213 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 8:06 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 3.4 hours before the alert went out and 220 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
- 1105 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -74 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2713 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 90 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.0
The text
As transmitted.
255
WUUS55 KPUB 070326
SVRPUB
COC009-070400-
/O.NEW.KPUB.SV.W.0210.260807T0326Z-260807T0400Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
926 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Baca County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 1000 PM MDT.
* At 926 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Campo to 18 miles southwest of Stonington,
moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Campo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3718 10265 3719 10225 3699 10218 3699 10263
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 344DEG 16KT 3708 10253 3708 10239
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
KT2 follow-up statements
446
WWUS55 KPUB 070336
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
936 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
COC009-070400-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0210.000000T0000Z-260807T0400Z/
Baca CO-
936 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BACA COUNTY...
At 935 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles east of Campo to 17 miles southwest of
Stonington, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Campo and open country east of Campo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3714 10258 3716 10224 3699 10218 3699 10259
TIME...MOT...LOC 0335Z 318DEG 17KT 3707 10247 3707 10233
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
KT791
WWUS55 KPUB 070346
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
946 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
COC009-070400-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0210.000000T0000Z-260807T0400Z/
Baca CO-
946 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM MDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BACA COUNTY...
At 945 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles southeast of Campo to 15 miles north of Keyes,
moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Baca County southeast of Campo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3710 10257 3711 10223 3699 10218 3699 10259
TIME...MOT...LOC 0345Z 344DEG 16KT 3703 10246 3703 10232
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
KTWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 6, 5:03 PM MDT, 4 hours 23 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Critical fire weather conditions for Fremont and Pueblo counties tomorrow afternoon and evening.
- Warming trend starts tomorrow, with 100+ degree readings across the eastern plains Friday through Tuesday.
- Spotty critical fire weather conditions across the far eastern plains this weekend.
- Dry region-wide through Saturday, then moisture slowly increases over the higher terrain from Sunday onward.
- Influx of monsoon moisture increase precipitation chances significantly next week, with flash flooding concerns by mid- week.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 6, 5:03 PM MDT, 4 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 503 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Critical fire weather conditions for Fremont and Pueblo counties tomorrow afternoon and evening. - Warming trend starts tomorrow, with 100+ degree readings across the eastern plains Friday through Tuesday. - Spotty critical fire weather conditions across the far eastern plains this weekend. - Dry region-wide through Saturday, then moisture slowly increases over the higher terrain from Sunday onward. - Influx of monsoon moisture increase precipitation chances significantly next week, with flash flooding concerns by mid- week. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/... Issued at 1253 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026 Currently...Upper ridge of high pressure stationed over the Desert SW today, providing for sunny, hazy and warm conditions across the region. As of 1 PM, temps had climbed into the 80s across the high valleys, and 80s to lower 90s for the plains. Tonight and tomorrow...Little change to the upper pattern, with the center of the high remaining over southern UT and northern AZ. Any isolated convection that does fire over the mt ridges will likely remain along the southern border through the evening, with the last activity exiting the southeast corner of the state by midnight. Main threats from any storms this evening will be gusty outflow winds, and cloud to ground lightning. Look for overnight lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s for the high valleys, and upper 50s to mid 60s for the plains. For Friday, the heat starts to crank up, with forecast highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s for the high valleys, and mid 90s to low 100s for the plains. Widespread minimum humidity levels of less than 15% will mean a very hot and dry day, and decided to upgrade the ongoing Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for Fremont and Pueblo counties since gap flow winds there should be strong enough to produce critical fire weather conditions. && .LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/... Issued at 1253 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026 Friday night through Sunday...Upper ridge flattens out somewhat but still remains in somewhat the same position. This will mean very hot conditions across the forecast area both Sat and Sun. Precipitation chances look meager with just isolated chances over the mts for Sat, then a slight uptick in activity for Sun though it does not as promising as it did just 24 hrs ago. Spotty fire weather conditions may develop for the far eastern plains near the KS border due to strengthening southerly winds and RH levels bottoming out, so additional fire weather highlights are likely from following shifts. Plan on highs both days in the upper 80s to mid 90s for the high valleys, and 96-106F across the plains. Monday and Tuesday...Upper ridge becomes more amplified again to start the work week, while the center of the high continues right over the UT/AZ border. Long range models still want to increase precip chances over the higher terrain both days into the likely category, with some isolated activity spilling over onto the I-25 Corridor. The far eastern plains will likely remain dry. There will be a slight increase in llvl moisture, so the hope is that RH levels remain above the critical sub-15% range. Temps will remain hot, though there may be a few degrees of cooling in some spots, with highs both days in the 80s to around 90F for the high valleys, and 90s to low 100s for the plains. Wednesday and Thursday...Upper ridge finally starts to make a slow move to the east by mid-week, crossing directly over the Four Corners. If this model solution holds true, then afternoon high temps will cool by at least 10 degrees if not more, and precip chances jump up into the categorical range for the higher terrain, with scattered chances spreading across the plains. Area burn scars will need to be monitored closely both days. Moore && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 501 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026 VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours with diurnally driven winds under 15 kts. -KT && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Red Flag Warning until 7 PM MDT this evening for COZ220-223. Red Flag Warning from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday for COZ222-228. && SHORT TERM...MOORE LONG TERM...MOORE AVIATION...KT
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 6, 11:10 AM MDT, 10 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1110 AM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026 COZ058>089-093>099-071300- 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- 1110 AM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated high base thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon mainly over the mountain ridges of the San Juans, southern mountains and Pikes Peak. Gusty winds and an isolated lightning strike will be the primary threats. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the areas along the Continental Divide this afternoon until 7 PM. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Pueblo and Fremont counties on Friday. Temperatures on the plains and in the valleys will be hot Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Readings over the plains will be about 100 on Friday and up to 105 Saturday and Sunday. Critical fire weather conditions may occur over the far eastern plains this weekend. Temperatures should start to slowly cool down early next week with shower chances slowly increasing as the week goes by. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters will not be needed this afternoon or tonight. 34
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 6, 6:02 PM MDT, 3 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
602 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
COZ099-070030-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County CO-
602 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BACA COUNTY THROUGH
630 PM MDT...
At 602 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Campo, or 13 miles south of Springfield, moving
southeast at 20 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...
Campo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3721 10277 3738 10258 3725 10216 3699 10248
3699 10257
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 319DEG 18KT 3722 10263
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KTSpecial weather statement, Aug 6, 6:48 PM MDT, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
648 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
COZ074-088-070130-
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
648 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 730 PM MDT...
At 648 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Segundo, or 21 miles west of Trinidad, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Stonewall, Segundo, Raton Pass, and Weston.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3715 10508 3727 10489 3700 10435 3699 10494
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 318DEG 10KT 3713 10489
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
KTSpecial weather statement, Aug 6, 7:44 PM MDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
744 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
COZ099-070215-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County CO-
744 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN BACA COUNTY THROUGH
815 PM MDT...
At 744 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Springfield, moving southeast at 15 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...
Springfield, Walsh, Vilas, and Two Buttes.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 10267 3759 10243 3745 10214 3722 10254
TIME...MOT...LOC 0144Z 321DEG 11KT 3744 10255
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KTLocal storm report, Aug 6, 8:15 PM MDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
815 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0812 PM Hail 4 ESE Springfield 37.38N 102.55W
08/06/2026 M1.75 Inch Baca CO Trained Spotter
&&Special weather statement, Aug 6, 9:04 PM MDT, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
904 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
COZ099-070330-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County CO-
904 PM MDT Thu Aug 6 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BACA COUNTY THROUGH
930 PM MDT...
At 904 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Campo, or 21 miles southeast of Springfield, moving
southeast 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Baca
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 10210 3700 10248 3718 10252 3729 10228
3700 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0304Z 336DEG 13KT 3715 10240
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 6:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 28 min |
| Aug 6, 6:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 42 min | |
| Aug 6, 7:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 21 min |
| Aug 6, 7:32 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 43 min |
| Aug 6, 7:44 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 31 min |
| Aug 6, 8:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 52 min |
| Aug 6, 9:04 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 26 min |
| Aug 6, 9:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 16 min |
| Aug 7, 11:51 AM MDT | Heat Advisory | PUB | Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Otero and 3 more | 32 hr |
| Aug 7, 11:51 AM MDT | Heat Advisory | PUB | Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Otero and 3 more | 56 hr |
| Aug 7, 12:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Costilla | 24 min |
| Aug 7, 3:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 25 min |
| Aug 7, 4:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 41 min |
Nearby
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Colorado, 2026Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2026
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.