Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: Pueblo West CO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
528 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

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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-
528 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Very hot temperatures expect for portions of the plains, and
especially for El Paso County and within the lower Arkansas River
Valley, where there could be values that reach or exceed 105
degrees. Be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous
outdoor activities!

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening,
mainly over El Paso County and the far eastern plains. A few severe
storms will also be possible over the far easter plains later this
evening, with the highest probability of occurrence over Kiowa
County. Main threat with general thunderstorms will be gusty outflow
winds approaching 60 mph, and with severe storms, wind gusts may
reach 70 mph with hail up to ping pong size in diameter, as well as
dangerous lightning and brief heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Thunderstorms are expected to develop over the mountains during
the early afternoon on Friday and reach the Kansas border by the
late evening. When the storms move over the plains they will
intensify leading to the main risks being wind gusts ranging from
50 to 65 mph, heavy rain, and lightning, but there will be a
chance for isolated storms having 1" hail. Very hot temperatures
return early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

$$

STEWARD/SKELLY




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
829 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...

  Arkansas River NEAR Avondale affecting Pueblo County.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...

  Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.

.Continued releases from Pueblo Reservoir will keep the Arkansas
River near Avondale above flood stage. The Arkansas River in La
Junta has fallen back below flood stage, but will remain elevated at
bankfull levels until further notice.

For the Lower Arkansas River...including Avondale...Minor flooding
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this morning at 930 AM MDT.

&&

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829 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Arkansas River near Avondale.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM MDT Thursday was 8.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
    stage near 8.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.1 feet on 08/04/1972.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
      3822 10434 3822 10441


$$

JL




Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
822 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...

  Arkansas River Above Pueblo affecting Pueblo County.

.Continued releases from the Pueblo Dam will keep river levels near
flood stage until further notice. Expect possible minor flooding
downstream from the dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM MDT.

&&

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822 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...The Arkansas River will continue to flow at bankfull levels
  and remain near flood stage.

* WHERE...Arkansas River above Pueblo.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Minor overbank flow occurs. Damage to
  irrigation works is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady around to a
    little below flood stage at 7.6 feet.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3831 10472 3830 10455 3829 10442 3822 10442
      3823 10455 3823 10472


$$

JL




Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
342 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

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/O.CON.KPUB.HT.Y.0001.240613T1800Z-240614T0100Z/
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-Crowley
County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent
County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Including the cities of Ordway, Pueblo, Rocky Ford, Penrose,
Peterson AFB, Las Animas, Lamar, Colorado Springs, Canon City,
Olney Springs, La Junta, and Black Forest
342 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Prowers, and Canon
  City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

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