Read: The Enhanced Fujita Scale: How Tornadoes are Rated Watch: What To Know About Severe Weather During Outdoor Events Watch: Tree, Fence Uprooted In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Storm Watch: First Look At Highlands Ranch Damage This came a day after a storm that dropped hail on Colorado's Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre injured dozens of concertgoers. There were also several reports of hail in the area, some up to the size of tennis balls. Storms also brought flooding to some areas, including Lone Tree and to the south in El Paso County, where Colorado Springs is located. "Large hail and flooding are also increasingly common as summer kicks off." "Tornadoes are most common in Colorado in June and early July as the jet stream retreats northward as summertime heat builds from the Southern Plains northward." One of the thunderstorms produced a tornado near the city of Highlands Ranch, which is 10 to 15 miles south of downtown Denver." "A line of severe thunderstorms pushed eastward off the Rockies Thursday afternoon. W digital meteorologist Jonathan Belles adds: Douglas County also includes the communities of Lone Tree, Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock. The Sheriff warned anyone in the path of the storm to take shelter. Video posted to social media by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office showed debris flying through the air as the tornado was reported in Highlands Ranch. An elementary school and a fire station were also damaged. The NWS gave the tornado a preliminary rating of EF1 based on damage, which means wind speeds may have been as high as 110 mph. The tornado was on the ground for about 6 miles, according to the National Weather Service. Here's what happened in Highlands Ranch: Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.Ī tornado damaged homes Thursday in the Denver suburb of Highlands Ranch.
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