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Tornado spotted in Yuma as severe storms in northeast Colorado bring hail, high winds

Several areas under severe storm warning through 10 p.m. Tuesday

Stormy weather develops northeast of metro Denver, seen from Watkins along Interstate 70 on May 10, 2023. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Stormy weather develops northeast of metro Denver, seen from Watkins along Interstate 70 on May 10, 2023. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Lauren Penington of Denver Post portrait in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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5:48 p.m.: The National Weather Service has extended the tornado warning for Yuma until 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. There are reports of a possible second tornado being spotted.

5:11 p.m.: Yuma’s tornado warning is extended until 5:45 p.m., the National Weather Service announced. Residents in the area have reported seeing a tornado touch down in the area.

4:46 p.m.: A tornado warning is issued for Yuma until 5:30 p.m., the National Weather Service announced. Meteorologists said the storm is expected to be accompanied by golf-ball-sized hail.

4:45 p.m.: The severe thunderstorm warning for Yuma and Eckley is extended until 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. Forecasters expect golf-ball-sized hail to hit the area.

4:40 p.m.: Otis is under a tornado warning until 5 p.m. Tuesday, NWS announced.

3:58 pm.: The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Otis until 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.

3:29 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Logan County until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.

3:20 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm watch is issued for parts of northeastern Colorado, southeastern Wyoming, southwestern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas, according to the National Weather Service.

The watch is active until 10 p.m., and forecasters expect scattered hail as large as softball-sized, winds up to 75 mph and possible tornadoes.

3:20 p.m.: According to the National Weather Service, the highest threat for severe storms is in northeastern Colorado, ranging from Fort Morgan to Limon. Forecasters expect baseball-sized hail and say there’s a risk of scattered tornadoes and flash flooding.

3:20 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Sterling, Fleming and Atwood. Winds up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail are possible in the area.

 

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