Tornado warning includes Sterling, Colorado

Tornado warning includes Sterling, Colorado

June 21, 2023Updated: June 21, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

The National Weather Service in Denver Colorado has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Logan County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 645 PM MDT.

* At 623 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Atwood, or 4 miles southwest of Sterling, moving
northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

* Locations impacted include...
Sterling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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