The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch on Monday, June 8, from 2:35 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. This warning applies to Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Lincoln, Morgan, Washington and Weld counties.
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What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 2:35 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a statement including the following information:
“THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 288 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 p.m. MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO ELBERT LINCOLN IN NORTHEAST COLORADO ADAMS ARAPAHOE DENVER DOUGLAS MORGAN WASHINGTON WELD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, AURORA, CASTLE ROCK, CENTENNIAL, DENVER, DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ELIZABETH, FORT MORGAN, GREELEY, KIOWA, LIMON, PARKER, THORNTON, WESTMINSTER, AND WINDSOR.”
How do you stay safe during a tornado?
Get as low as possible, the National Weather Service says. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers the greatest safety. Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. Avoid windows.
What should you do if you’re driving during a tornado warning?
If you’re driving, particularly on highways, do not try to outrun a tornado.If you are driving in an area with a tornado warning, you should look for ways to safely get off the road and out of your vehicle, preferably by seeking refuge in a sturdy building.
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a warning?
A tornado watch is when the conditions are primed for a tornado, but no tornado has formed. Tornado watches can last hours, and a tornado may never touch down.A tornado warning is when a tornado is imminent, like rotation in the clouds, or one has already touched down. Take shelter immediately.
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This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. …