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Landspout Tornadoes Possible Near Denver Metro: NWS
The National Weather Service has issued an alert.
DENVER, CO — The National Weather Service's Boulder forecast office has issued an alert warning of possible landspout tornadoes north and east of Denver's metro area. The alert has been issued until 5 p.m.
A funnel cloud was reported mid-afternoon Thursday near Roggen, weather officials said.
Landspout tornadoes often have weaker winds than most supercell tornadoes.
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"If you spot a landspout, take necessary tornado safety precautions and move inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!" NWS said in the alert.
Potential for landspout tornadoes will exist north & east of the Denver metro area this afternoon primarily along thunderstorm outflow boundaries or gust fronts. #COwx pic.twitter.com/joCauSoGV9
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 22, 2019
Funnel Cloud just reported from a spotter looking northeast toward Roggen. #COwx https://t.co/J95lT6mKJj
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) August 22, 2019
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