Severe Thunderstorm Warning 43, NWS Pueblo, CO

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WWUS55 KPUB 202240
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
440 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

COC071-202249-
/O.CAN.KPUB.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Las Animas CO-
440 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

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LAT...LON 3753 10305 3768 10305 3774 10283 3747 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 268DEG 19KT 3762 10296 

$$

COC009-011-202300-
/O.CON.KPUB.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Baca CO-Bent CO-
440 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN BACA AND SOUTHEASTERN BENT COUNTIES...

At 439 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 18 miles north of
Pritchett, or 24 miles northwest of Springfield, moving east 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.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Baca and southeastern Bent Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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LAT...LON 3753 10305 3768 10305 3774 10283 3747 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 268DEG 19KT 3762 10296 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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Moore

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WWUS55 KPUB 202252
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
452 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

COC009-011-202301-
/O.EXP.KPUB.SV.W.0043.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
Baca CO-Bent CO-
452 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BACA AND
SOUTHEASTERN BENT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 500 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3753 10305 3768 10305 3774 10283 3747 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 241DEG 21KT 3768 10287 

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Moore

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
109 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe thunderstorms likely on the plains TODAY and TOMORROW.

- RED FLAG Warnings in effect over parts of the region today and
tomorrow.

- Showers and Thunderstorms likely over the plains this upcoming
week, some strong.

- Critical fire weather conditions possible over the higher terrain
this upcoming week.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 107 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

For today, severe storms will be likely over the far eastern plains.
latest hi rez guidance shows the greatest potential for severe
storms over the Baca county region. However, the atmosphere will be
quite conducive for severe thunderstorm activity anywhere generally
20-30 miles east of the I-25 corridor region. The primary threats
will be large damaging hail and damaging winds, although a tornado
can not be ruled out.

Critical fire weather conditons are likely over a large part of the
region today, and several stations were already reaching red flag
criteria early this afternoon.

Based on latest guidance, the convection should be out of the region
by early this evening. The Red Flag conditions may linger well into
the evening hours.

Otherwise, it will be hot today regionwide, and 100F readings are
likely over parts of the plains with 90s over the remainder of the
plains. 80s to around 90 valleys.

Tomorrow will be a repeat of today although the magnitude of the
activity will be less. Additionally, it will be several degrees
cooler than today. As for severe, SPC now has a good part of the
plains under marginal risk tomorrow with slight over the far eastern
plains. Red Flag conditions will be possible mainly over the
interior mountains, the San Luis valley and Fremont county.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 107 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

Main issued from Monday into late week will be the threat for strong
to severe storms over the plains. A favorable upslope pattern will
develop and several mid level disturbances in the northwesterly flow
aloft will move over the region. Shear and CAPE will be favorable
for rotating storms, and expect we may see a few days of severe
storms over the plains. With the NW flow, any supercells that
develop will have a tendency to turn to the right of the mean flow
and this may put the urban corridor cities under the gun for severe
storms during this period.

Over the interior mtns and valleys, it will remain hot and dry.
Winds will likely be strong enough to warrant red flag conditions
and expect we may see several days of fire weather highlights over
the higher terrain this upcoming week,

By late week, winds aloft are expected to become weak, and this will
decrease the critical fire weather danger over the higher terrain.
Additionally, we will start to dry out over the plains and this will
decrease the amount of strength of convection over the lower
elevations. Temperatures will also warm up quite a bit by the end
of the week. \/Hodanish

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1124 AM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3 taf
sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS.

Gusty south to southwest winds are expected this afternoon at
all 3 taf sites, decreasing to diurnally driven by this evening.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 107 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

Red Flag warnings are in effect for most of the region today, and
mainly for the interior mountains and valleys for tomorrow.

Monday through Thursday: Dry, warm conditions will last throughout
most of next week. Critical conditions are expected each day across
the higher terrain, with low RH values and frequently gusty winds
during the afternoons. At this time, no precipitation is expected
over the mountains this week.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 10 PM MDT this evening for COZ220>225-
227>233.
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday for COZ220-
222>224.

&&

SHORT TERM...HODANISH
LONG TERM...HODANISH
AVIATION...HODANISH
FIRE WEATHER...HODANISH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1212 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-211815-
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-
1212 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

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 this afternoon into
this evening. Chances for storms will be highest over the far
eastern plains, with odds decreasing further to the west. Storms
that form are expected to intensify, becoming strong to severe. Main
impact concerns will be damaging winds 70 to 80 mph and hail of 2
to 2 and a half inches in diameter. An isolated tornado will be
possible.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of the mountains, the
valleys and most of the plains along the I-25 corridor region
extending out to the La Junta region. Please do not do anything
that could cause a spark and start a wildfire.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Thursday

On Sunday, isolated to scattered storms will be possible over the
plains. Strong storms will be possible mainly east of a line from
Calhan to Fowler to Branson. One or two severe storms will be
possible over the far eastern plains. Winds to 60 to 70 mph will
be possible along with ping-pong size hail.

Over the mountains on Sunday, critical fire weather conditions are
likely and a red flog warning is in effect for many areas of the
higher terrain

From Monday through late week, showers and thunderstorms will be
possible over the plains each day. A persistent upslope pattern
combined with several weak disturbances in the northwesterly flow
aloft will allow for these storms to become strong to severe. Large
hail, damaging winds and a tornado or two will be possible through
this period.

Over the mountains, it will remain quite warm and very dry, and fire
weather concerns will be high through this period over the higher
terrain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

Hodanish

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
321 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

COZ093-094-097-202145-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO-Eastern Las Animas County CO-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County CO-
321 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN OTERO...
NORTHEASTERN LAS ANIMAS AND SOUTHWESTERN BENT COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM
MDT...

At 321 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Higbee, or 24 miles south of North La Junta, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Otero,
northeastern Las Animas and southwestern Bent Counties.

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 3750 10350 3766 10361 3780 10338 3754 10316
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 241DEG 15KT 3762 10347

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

Moore

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
330 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

COZ097-098-202200-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO-
330 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL PROWERS AND
NORTHEASTERN BENT COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM MDT...

At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
John Martin Reservoir, or 21 miles west of Lamar, moving northeast at
15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph 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...
Hasty, John Martin Reservoir, and Caddoa.

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 3790 10301 3803 10309 3819 10290 3794 10270
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 241DEG 15KT 3800 10300

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

Moore

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
350 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

COZ094-097-099-202230-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County CO-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO-Eastern Las Animas County CO-
350 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BACA...NORTHEASTERN
LAS ANIMAS AND SOUTHERN BENT COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM MDT...

At 350 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Higbee, or 26 miles southeast of North La Junta,
moving northeast 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Baca,
northeastern Las Animas and southern Bent Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3754 10330 3770 10339 3791 10309 3783 10290
      3759 10279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 243DEG 25KT 3767 10325

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
422 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

COZ096-098-202245-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO-
422 PM MDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL PROWERS AND
EASTERN KIOWA COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM MDT...

At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Bristol, or 16 miles northeast of Lamar, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Sheridan Lake.

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 3814 10244 3828 10258 3858 10226 3836 10204
      3829 10205
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 231DEG 36KT 3826 10244

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Moore