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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Pueblo, CO

June 24, 2026Las Animas County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 24, 2026, 12:41 AM MDT for Las Animas County, Colorado. It was in force for 19 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 24, 2026, 12:41 AM MDT (06:41 UTC)
Expired
Jun 24, 2026, 1:00 AM MDT
In force
19 min
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
2.0 in

County Las Animas County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 23, 4:39 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 323 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2026-06-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2208 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2026-06-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 224 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2208 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-237 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1627 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
224 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
319 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
2.9

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

026 
WFUS55 KPUB 240641
TORPUB
COC071-240715-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0008.260624T0641Z-260624T0715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1241 AM MDT Wed Jun 24 2026

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 115 AM MDT.

* At 1241 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Tyrone, or 22 miles northeast of Trinidad,
  moving southeast at 40 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Model around 1245 AM MDT.

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 3743 10432 3748 10421 3726 10385 3714 10414
TIME...MOT...LOC 0641Z 325DEG 34KT 3740 10421 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

kam
2 follow-up statements
492 
WWUS55 KPUB 240656
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1256 AM MDT Wed Jun 24 2026

COC071-240715-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260624T0715Z/
Las Animas CO-
1256 AM MDT Wed Jun 24 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM MDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY...

At 1255 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Model, or 23 miles northeast of Trinidad, 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 Las Animas County.

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 3738 10426 3744 10414 3726 10385 3714 10414
TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 322DEG 24KT 3736 10417 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

kam
205 
WWUS55 KPUB 240700
SVSPUB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
100 AM MDT Wed Jun 24 2026

COC071-240710-
/O.CAN.KPUB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260624T0715Z/
Las Animas CO-
100 AM MDT Wed Jun 24 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, small hail,
gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM MDT for
southeastern Colorado.

&&

LAT...LON 3738 10426 3744 10414 3726 10385 3714 10414
TIME...MOT...LOC 0659Z 325DEG 34KT 3731 10413 

$$

kam

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 23, 6:42 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso, Pueblo48 min
Jun 23, 7:03 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso, Pueblo42 min
Jun 23, 7:22 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, Pueblo53 min
Jun 23, 7:41 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBPueblo49 min
Jun 23, 8:35 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso40 min
Jun 23, 9:01 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso44 min
Jun 23, 9:19 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas26 min
Jun 23, 9:22 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo23 min
Jun 23, 9:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBEl Paso, Pueblo61 min
Jun 23, 9:43 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo32 min
Jun 23, 9:50 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBPueblo25 min
Jun 23, 9:53 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo37 min
Jun 23, 10:02 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatPUBPueblo43 min
Jun 23, 10:06 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBPueblo39 min
Jun 23, 10:12 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBHuerfano, Pueblo33 min
Jun 23, 10:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBPueblo31 min
Jun 23, 10:22 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo23 min
Jun 23, 10:24 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBPueblo51 min
Jun 23, 10:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso21 min
Jun 23, 10:43 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo32 min
Jun 23, 10:47 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBPueblo43 min
Jun 23, 10:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero40 min
Jun 23, 10:54 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBCrowley, Pueblo3 hr
Jun 23, 11:09 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso, Pueblo51 min
Jun 23, 11:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo46 min
Jun 23, 11:15 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBOtero, Pueblo45 min
Jun 23, 11:18 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBHuerfano, Las Animas26 min
Jun 23, 11:20 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo40 min
Jun 23, 11:22 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso53 min
Jun 23, 11:39 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo36 min
Jun 23, 11:42 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBHuerfano, Pueblo33 min
Jun 23, 11:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBEl Paso, Pueblo45 min
Jun 23, 11:54 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBHuerfano, Las Animas51 min
Jun 23, 11:55 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBEl Paso3 hr
Jun 23, 11:58 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBHuerfano, Las Animas47 min
Jun 23, 11:59 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo3 hr
Jun 24, 12:02 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBHuerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo43 min
Jun 24, 12:06 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso39 min
Jun 24, 12:20 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo25 min
Jun 24, 12:27 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Las Animas, Otero33 min
Jun 24, 12:31 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo29 min
Jun 24, 12:42 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBLas Animas, Otero48 min
Jun 24, 12:44 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero31 min
Jun 24, 12:55 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBElbert35 min
Jun 24, 12:58 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Las Animas, Otero47 min
Jun 24, 1:08 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca37 min
Jun 24, 2:23 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca37 min
Jun 24, 1:46 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas29 min
Jun 24, 2:00 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano30 min
Jun 24, 2:12 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas33 min
Jun 24, 2:19 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBDouglas41 min
Jun 24, 3:04 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano26 min
Jun 24, 3:16 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBHuerfano, Las Animas27 min
Jun 24, 4:04 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano26 min
Jun 24, 4:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas34 min
Jun 24, 4:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas25 min
Jun 24, 4:53 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas37 min
Jun 24, 5:39 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBLas Animas110 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.