National Weather Service, Colorado and Bennett
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Dozens of homes damaged or destroyed
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Social-media users were captivated by the viral footage of the tornado, with one saying, "this is so crazy to see."
EF2 tornadoes reach wind speeds between 111 mph and 135 mph and are marked by “considerable damage,” NWS meteorologists said.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday morning said preliminary data showed the significant tornadoes were EF2s, meaning between 111 mph to 135 mph wind speeds and “considerable”
On Sunday, a tornado in Bennett, Colorado, tore through Pioneer Solar, an 80-megawatt facility owned by a cooperative delivering power to Castle Rock and other nearby communities.
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Since the storm, she, her family and friends have been sifting through the debris, hoping to find anything they can save.
The National Weather Service determined the tornadoes that touched down in Colorado on Sunday caused “considerable” damage. However, these were far from the most destructive tornadoes in
After multiple tornadoes damaged Colorado communities Sunday, neighbors are beginning the long process of cleanup. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said 17 buildings, including six homes and a solar farm,
Following tornadic storms Sunday in Denver, the National Weather Service will conduct storm surveys to determine their intensity and path length. The Enhanced Fujita scale is used to rate tornadoes.