Severe Thunderstorm Warning 41, NWS Pueblo, CO

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
225 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

COC071-152035-
/O.EXP.KPUB.SV.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260615T2030Z/
Las Animas CO-
225 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS
COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 230 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, gusty 
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm and others within 
the local area.

&&

LAT...LON 3714 10451 3718 10443 3701 10417 3700 10447
TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 331DEG 9KT 3705 10438 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1128 AM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warming through midweek, with 80s today, with near record heat
  Wednesday on the Plains.

- Elevated fire weather concerns Central Mountains into the San
  Luis Valley Monday and Tuesday, spreading east on Wednesday
  due to gusty winds and low humidity.

- Better chances for showers and thunderstorms arrive by late
  in week and next weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 1234 AM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

Currently....radar early this morning shows a few light rain
showers progressing east-southeast along the Highway 50
corridor. This activity will continue to weaken, with dry
conditions forecast to prevail after 2 AM. Temperatures are
mainly in the 50s across the Plains, and cloud cover will likely
keep temperatures pretty steady into the morning hours.

Today and tonight...broad northwesterly flow with embedded
energy will continue across southern Colorado through the next
24 hours. Low level southeasterly flow will help keep moisture
pooled across the Plains, with dewpoints in the upper 40s along
the I-25 corridor, and mid 50s near the Kansas border.
Temperatures will warm into this afternoon, with 70s to lower
80s across the Plains. This will help destabilize the atmosphere
with SBCAPE values along the Eastern Mountains into the I-25
corridor around 1000 j/kg. 0-6 km shear looks to increase to
near 30 to 35 kts. With the weak energy moving southeast across
the state this afternoon, a few stronger thunderstorms will be
possible, mainly across the southern Sangre de Cristo Range, and
into the Raton Mesa region. Hail to near 3/4 of a inch in
diameter and wind gusts near 50 mph. A severe storm may be
possible across the Raton Mesa this afternoon and evening.
North across the Pikes Peak Region, and isolated thunderstorm
may also be possible.

Gusty winds and low humidity values will move into the Central
Mountains and northern San Luis Valley by this afternoon
producing spotty, critical fire weather conditions. Caution is
advised with any outdoor burning over these areas.

Any shower and thunderstorm activity that does develop this
afternoon will quickly track south and east this evening,
dissipating by midnight. Once storms clear the area, dry
conditions will prevail into Tuesday morning. Overnight lows
will fall into the upper 40s to mid 50s across the lower
elevations.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1234 AM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

Not much change to the forecast thinking with the current model
cycles. Flow will transition from northwesterly aloft with
southwesterly by later this week into the weekend. Wednesday
looks to be the hottest day, with near record heat, with
increasing shower and thunderstorm potential late this week into
the weekend.

Tuesday and Wednesday...northwesterly flow will continue across
southern Colorado, as upper ridging builds across the Great
Basin. Dry conditions will prevail across the region both
Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will also be on the rise,
with 80s and 90s for Tuesday, and upper 90s to lower 100s on
Wednesday. Record highs Wednesday will be possible (KCOS record
is 97 with a forecast high of 97, and KPUB record is 103 with a
forecast high of 103). Precautions should be taken to protect
yourself from the heat by seeking shade outdoors, limiting
physical activity and finding air conditioning if possible. Spotty,
critical fire weather conditions will once again be possible on
Tuesday for the Central Mountains, southeast across the San
Luis Valley. By Wednesday, strong northwesterly flow will spread
east into the Eastern Mountains and portions of the I-25
corridor. Winds gusting to near 40 mph and humidity values under
10 percent are forecast, and a Fire Weather Watch is now in
place for Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Thursday through Monday...the upper ridging to the west is
forecast to shift east across Colorado Thursday into Friday,
with upper troughing developing over the weekend into early next
week. A cold front will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday
morning with much cooler temperatures with highs in the 80s
across the Plains. Dry conditions will prevail on Thursday. By
Friday, low level flow becomes southerly across the Plains,
slowly advecting moisture back across the Plains. Temperatures
will remain warm with 80s and 90s. Instability will also
increase, and shear will steadily increase through the weekend.
Shower and thunderstorm chances look to increase Saturday
through Monday, along with the potential for stronger or severe
storms Sunday. This will need to be monitored. For areas along
the Continental Divide, and into the San Luis Valley, daily
spotty critical fire weather conditions will be possible.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

At KALS, prob30 for -tsra early this afternoon, then activity
shifts southeast and risk ends after 21z. Gusty and erratic
winds the main threat with any storms. Once storms end, VFR this
evening and overnight, with decreasing winds.

At KCOS, low risk of convection drifting off the higher terrain
to the west this afternoon, so will include a vcsh 21z-00z to
account for this. Main threat from any -shra/-tsra will be gusty
and erratic winds. Convection ends quickly this evening, with
VFR conditions overnight into Tue morning.

At KPUB, VFR the next 24 hrs, as convection should stay north
and west of the terminal. Suspect we'll see brief periods of
gusty outflow winds from distant storms late this afternoon and
into the evening, before winds diminish overnight.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1234 AM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

Spotty, critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the
La Garita Range, north into the Central Mountains and San Luis
Valley this afternoon, and again Tuesday. Dangerous fire weather
conditions will spread east into the Eastern Mountains, and
along the I-25 corridor on Wednesday, and a Fire Weather Watch
is in effect. Winds gusting near 40 mph and humidity values
under 10 percent along with hot temperatures are forecast.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
evening for COZ220>225-228>230.

&&

SHORT TERM...MOZLEY
LONG TERM...MOZLEY
AVIATION...PETERSEN
FIRE WEATHER...MOZLEY

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1216 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-161830-
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-
1216 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and
evening, mainly across the San Juan Range, east into the southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Raton Mesa. As storms move off the
higher terrain, a couple may become strong to low end severe, with
hail near 3/4 of an inch to near 1 inch in diameter, and wind
gusts near 50 mph. Storms will track southeast out of the area
this evening.

Spotty critical fire weather conditions will be possible this
afternoon from the La Garita Range, north into the Central Mountains
due to gusty winds and low humidity values.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Spotty critical fire weather conditions will be possible across the
Continental Divide, into the San Luis Valley on Tuesday due to low
humidity value and gusty winds.  More widespread dangerous fire
weather conditions will return and expand into the Eastern
Mountains and portions of the southern Interstate 25 corridor on
Wednesday.

Temperatures on Wednesday will be hot, with upper 90s to lower 100s
for the Plains.  Take precautions to stay hydrated, seek shade and
limit physical outdoor activities.

Spotty, critical fire weather conditions will remain possible for
the Continental Divide and San Luis Valley each afternoon Thursday
through Sunday.

Increased moisture across the Plains will lead to increased chances
for showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

10/88

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1215 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

COZ074-087-088-151845-
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft CO-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
1215 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL HUERFANO AND
SOUTHWESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 PM MDT...

At 1215 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Aguilar, or 19 miles northwest of Trinidad, moving southeast at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, periods of intense rain, and pea
         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...
Trinidad, Aguilar, and Hoehne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

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LAT...LON 3745 10481 3750 10473 3735 10431 3717 10448
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 306DEG 29KT 3741 10467

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
100 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

COZ088-151930-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
100 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 130 PM MDT...

At 1259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Hoehne, or 9 miles north of Trinidad, moving southeast
at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, periods of intense rain, and pea
         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...
Trinidad and Hoehne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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 3732 10465 3737 10461 3731 10432 3722 10437
      3717 10446
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 297DEG 15KT 3730 10454

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
125 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

COZ081-084-085-152000-
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-
125 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL TELLER AND WEST
CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM MDT...

At 124 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chipita Park, or 11 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, periods of intense rainfall, and
         pea 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...
Western Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Manitou Springs, Green
Mountain Falls, Crystola, Chipita Park, and Cascade.

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.

Persons in campgrounds or recreating outside should consider seeking
sturdy shelter until this storm passes.

&&

LAT...LON 3895 10509 3901 10503 3894 10482 3882 10484
      3880 10492
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 307DEG 21KT 3894 10499

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
141 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

COZ088-152015-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
141 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 215 PM MDT...

At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Trinidad, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, periods of intense rainfall, and
         penny size hail are possible.

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...
Trinidad.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Persons in campgrounds or hiking should consider seeking sturdy
shelter until this storm passes.

&&

LAT...LON 3721 10457 3727 10454 3725 10422 3710 10432
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 285DEG 19KT 3721 10446

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
152 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

COZ085-152015-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
152 PM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN EL PASO COUNTY
THROUGH 215 PM MDT...

At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fountain, or 13 miles south of Colorado Springs, moving southeast at
10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, periods of intense rainfall, and
         pea 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...
Fountain.

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.

Persons in campgrounds or on hiking trails should consider seeking
sturdy shelter until this storm passes.

&&

LAT...LON 3865 10486 3869 10482 3864 10464 3853 10471
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 300DEG 9KT 3864 10477

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH