Tornado Touches Down Near Brush, Colorado; No Immediate Damage Reported

A tornado was confirmed Sunday afternoon in Morgan County, about 13 miles east of Fort Morgan near the town of Brush, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) and local authorities.

The Brush Police Department and weather spotters reported the tornado around 4 p.m. The NWS said the landspout tornado lasted approximately five minutes. Residents in the area were urged to seek shelter immediately as the storm moved through.

As of 4:30 p.m., there were no reports of damage. However, the NWS warned that the storm could potentially damage mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.

What Is a Landspout Tornado?

Many eyewitnesses on social media identified the tornado as a landspout. These types of tornadoes form from the ground up and are usually associated with non-supercell thunderstorms. According to the NOAA Severe Storms Laboratory, landspouts tend to be narrow and rope-like, forming during the early stages of a developing thunderstorm. They often lack the strong rotating updraft seen in more powerful tornadoes.

During Sunday’s storm, wind gusts reached up to 40 mph, and there were reports of penny-sized hail.

Stay Prepared

With Colorado’s storm season in full swing, residents are encouraged to stay alert to changing weather conditions. For up-to-date information:

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The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.

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