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TORPUB The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern El Paso County in east central Colorado... * Until 945 PM MDT. * At 921 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Truckton, or 29 miles northeast of Pueblo Airport, moving south at 15 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern El Paso County. 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.
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El Paso, CO · 38.604°, -104.180°
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TORPUB The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern El Paso County in east central Colorado... * Until 945 PM MDT. * At 921 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Truckton, or 29 miles northeast of Pueblo Airport, moving south at 15 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern El Paso County. 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.