An embedded wave was transitioning over the region, resulting in the development of stronger storms, which produced heavy rain. Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall resulted in flooded roadways in some areas in Pueblo, CO.
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An embedded wave was transitioning over the region, resulting in the development of stronger storms, which produced heavy rain. Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall resulted in flooded roadways in some areas in Pueblo, CO.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 29, 2:24 PM MST, 6 hours 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 324 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... - Thunderstorm chances increase this evening/tonight, along with the risk for severe storms and heavy rainfall with flash flooding. Flash Flood Watch in effect for the far southeast plains. - Thunderstorm chances along with the risk of severe storms and heavy rainfall with flash flooding return on Sunday. - Thunderstorms decrease in coverage and intensity for the Monday through Wednesday timeframe. - Dry conditions return for Fourth of July, which will mean less thunderstorm coverage for many, but marginal fire danger for some. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/... Issued at 322 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024 Relatively quiet this afternoon, with latest radar imagery showing only isolated shower and thunderstorm development across primarily the Continental Divide. Meanwhile, post frontal air and early morning cloud cover has supported relatively cooler temperatures this afternoon. For the remainder of the afternoon, expect isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to continue over and near the higher terrain, where slightly better moisture and instability reside. While can't rule out an isolated stronger storm this afternoon and potentially a severe storm, think this risk is low given overall low values of moisture and instability. If a stronger storm or even severe storm were to occur, think wind gusts up to 60 mph would be the main risk. By this evening, will see the mid level energy which is moving overhead right now, continue to push across the region. This will support lee troughing in the lower and mid levels this evening. Higher moisture along with higher instability, that is to the southeast, finally returns in this setup. Will likely see the risk of scattered strong to severe storms spread into the I-25 corridor, with hail to the size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 possible with any severe storm. This risk looks to continue through mid evening, and possibly shifting to the east of the I-25 corridor but attention quickly turns to the far southeast plains by mid to late evening. In this area, instability and moisture will be the highest with CAPE values of 1000-2000 j/kg in place, surface dew points in the low to mid 60s, and PWATs approaching 1.75 to 2.00 inches. Additionally, bulk shear with be in the 40-50 range. This is concerning because focus for ascent really ramps up during this time across the far southeast plains. Will see the lingering boundary and surface trough in place, as southerly 700mb flow ramps up over head. This increase in likely persistent focus/forcing will support an increasing risk for severe storms with hail up to 1.50 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to around 60 mph possible. Additionally, given the setup and potential for training thunderstorms, have issued a Flash Flood Watch for the far southern tier of counties across the far southeast plains. While forecast amounts are in the 1- 3 inch range, locally higher, some model raw output is showing localize amounts up to around 5 inches. Once again, the moisture, instability, and setup could support these higher amounts. Will need to monitor for a slight shift north in the development with time during the over night hours, and the possibility of expanding the Flash Flood Watch. Showers and thunderstorms will likely continue for most of the night, but should see the severe risk lessen during the overnight into the early morning hours as instability diminishes. General drying trend is expected through the morning hours on Sunday, though some lingering showers may persist across the far southeast plains as well as a few showers and thunderstorms over the southwest mountains. Ridge in place on Sunday, though will see a continued stream of mid level energy along with additional lee troughing. While this is expected, there is some uncertainty as to where this will occur. This will not only factor on focus for thunderstorm development, but will play into the extent of the westward movement of the higher moisture and instability. Given some likely steady east/southeast flow at the surface dew points could easily exceed 60 degrees across the plains, while CAPE meets or exceeds 2000 j/kg and while bulk shear increases. Will need to monitor where this sets up and once again, how likely capping in place will factor into development. Nonetheless, a severe risk is in place on Sunday, with all hazards possible. Meanwhile, will see increasing moisture and focus across the Continental Divide that will likely support periodic shower and thunderstorm development. Can't rule out a strong to severe storm, but think the risk of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding will be the main threat. && .LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/... Issued at 322 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024 For Monday and Tuesday, we will see warming and drying, as a trough tries to pass to our north and our flow aloft remains weak and southwesterly. This will keep afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms in our forecast, especially over and near the mountains, though coverage and intensity will decrease from this weekend's activity. Temperatures both days will be just a few degrees above normal for most locations, and critical fire weather looks to be unlikely due to weak winds, though we will be fairly dry by Tuesday with humidity values falling down into the 17-22% range over portions of the Arkansas River Valley that afternoon. Models bring a cold front across the plains Tuesday night, which will cool things off for our Wednesday, leading to increased rain and thunderstorm chances for much of the area, along with near or just below normal temperatures for many locations. Fourth of July and Onwards.. Ensembles bring quieter and more northwesterly flow aloft towards our region by Thursday behind the passing trough to our north, which should lead to at least a day or two of very sparse thunderstorm chances, and warmer temperatures for Thursday and Friday. One concern with our Fourth of July forecast is that our relative humidity values look to fall down into the low to mid teens in a few places, including the upper and middle Arkansas River Valley to include the Pueblo area, along with northern Teller County, which could lead to dangerously dry conditions for Holiday activities. For most areas, winds look to remain below critical fire weather thresholds, but the overall dryness could end up being something that needs to be monitored as the Holiday approaches. Models bring a cold front across our plains sometime in the Thursday night or Friday morning timeframe, which should help to increase our humidity values and decrease our temperatures for Friday and Saturday, but will also increase our chances for showers and thunderstorms for both days as well. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 1135 AM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024 For KCOS and KPUB..VFR conditions are expected for the next few hours early this afternoon, before showers and thunderstorms begin to push off the terrain and near or over both stations after 23Z this afternoon. MVFR conditions during thunderstorms will be possible, along with gusty and erratic thunderstorm winds from around 00Z through 06Z this evening. MVFR and IFR ceilings and visibilities are also expected from 06Z through around 14-16Z tomorrow morning due to stratus and upslope conditions, and could persist longer at KCOS. For KALS..VFR conditions are expected for the next 24 hours, with a slight chance for vicinity showers and weak thunderstorms this afternoon, mainly from 23Z until 03Z. Winds are expected to be mostly light today, but could be gusty and variable near thunderstorm activity later this evening. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through late tonight for COZ088-094-099. && SHORT TERM...RODRIGUEZ LONG TERM...EHR AVIATION...EHR
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1138 AM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024 COZ058>089-093>099-301745- 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- 1138 AM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024 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 showers and thunderstorms will develop over the mountains this afternoon and spread into the adjacent plains late this afternoon through early evening. One or two strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible across the southeast mountains and I-25 corridor with hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to around 60 mph. The best chance will be along the east slopes of the southern Sangre De Cristo mountains, the Raton Mesa, and the far southeast plains. Localized flash flooding will be possible on burn scars should they become directly impacted. Showers and thunderstorms will continue into the overnight hours across the southeast plains with locally heavy rain and lightning the primary risk, though some small hail could occur with the embedded stronger storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Isolated to scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected each afternoon Sunday through Wednesday, with the greatest hazards being gusty winds, small hail, and lightning with any more organized thunderstorms. Some storms Sunday may be strong to severe, with severe wind gusts and large hail the most likely hazards, though a tornado or two can not be ruled out. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible over portions of the region. RODRIGUEZ/SIMCOE
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
657 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024
COZ077>079-083-086-300130-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft CO-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft CO-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft CO-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County CO-
657 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT...
NORTHEASTERN CUSTER AND WESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM MDT...
At 657 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Florence, or 33 miles west of Pueblo, moving east
at 25 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...
Florence, Penrose, and Wetmore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
&&
LAT...LON 3817 10529 3832 10533 3847 10505 3815 10493
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 249DEG 20KT 3827 10524
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
PSSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
847 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024
COZ086-300315-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
847 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024
...THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN
PUEBLO COUNTY THROUGH 915 PM MDT...
At 844 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms
near Pueblo, moving northeast at 15 mph, which are producing heavy
rainfall, and may lead to flash flooding in flood-prone areas.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Flash flooding
will be possible in urbanized areas which are prone to
flooding.
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...
Pueblo, Pueblo Airport, Pueblo West, and Salt Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 3817 10464 3821 10470 3828 10468 3829 10474
3830 10486 3844 10478 3843 10459 3836 10459
3827 10440 3825 10456
TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 213DEG 14KT 3833 10460
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
PSPreliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
855 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0854 PM Rain 1 N Pueblo West 38.33N 104.76W
06/29/2024 M0.98 Inch Pueblo CO NWS Employee
Heavy rain occurred over a 45 min duration.
&&Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
929 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0929 PM Rain 2 NW Pueblo West 38.33N 104.78W
06/29/2024 M1.77 Inch Pueblo CO NWS Employee
&&Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
956 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0956 PM Rain 2 WNW Blende 38.26N 104.61W
06/29/2024 M2.00 Inch Pueblo CO Trained Spotter
&&The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 33 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:00 UTC.
6 heavy rain, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Flash flooding reported at the underpass of I-25 on Santa Fe Ave, south of downtown Pueblo.
Heavy rain occurred from a thunderstorm, with a measured amount of 1.77 inches.
Heavy rain occurred from a thunderstorm over a 45 min duration. Total rainfall measured was 0.98 inches.
Trained spotter reported heavy rain from a thunderstorm, which produced 2.0 inches over a short duration.
Heavy rain from a thunderstorm resulted in 1.0 inch measured within a short duration.
Heavy rain from a thunderstorm resulted in 1.0 inch measured within a short duration.
Trained spotter reported heavy rain from a thunderstorm, which produced 0.90 inches of rainfall over a short duration.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Colorado in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Colorado, June 2024
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1198114, 1198245, 1198234, 1198248, 1198259, 1198260, 1198268.