Take cover, a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in Denver on Friday, Aug. 1, from 2:48 p.m. until 10 p.m.. This warning applies to Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Weld counties.
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What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 2:48 p.m., the NWS issued a statement:
"THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 564 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 p.m. MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST COLORADO LOGAN MORGAN PHILLIPS SEDGWICK WASHINGTON WELD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, FORT MORGAN, GREELEY, HOLYOKE, JULESBURG, STERLING, AND WINDSOR."
How do you stay safe during a tornado?
During a tornado, the NWS recommends:
Get as low as possible. 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 interstates or 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.
As a last resort, lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch or culvert and cover your head with your arms.
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is either sighted or indicated on radar, meaning there is imminent danger to life and property.
If you are in the area of a tornado warning, take cover immediately in the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a vehicle or a mobile home, move to the closest sturdy shelter and take cover.
A tornado watch is issued when the environment is capable of producing tornadoes. If you are located in the area of a tornado watch, the NWS recommends having a plan in place in the event a tornado forms. Be ready to act quickly if a tornado warning is issued.
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Reporters Diane Pantaleo and Jana Hayes contributed to this article.
This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.
This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Tornado watch issued for Northern Colorado
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