A tornado warning was issued for Denver, Colo., on Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Weather Underground reports that a tornado has been reported on the ground at Tower Road and Smith Road in Denver at 2:21 p.m. local time.
The National Weather Service issued the alert at around 1:55 p.m. MDT.
“The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Tornado Warning for: Northwestern Arapahoe County in northeast Colorado. Central Denver County in northeast Colorado. Western Adams County in northeast Colorado,” the warning reads.
The warning will last until 2:30 p.m. MDT.
“At 1:56 pm MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Commerce City, or 6 miles northeast of Denver, moving northeast at 10 mph. This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning that was in effect. Hazard, tornado and half dollar 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,” the NWS also says.
