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A “large and extremely dangerous tornado” in northeastern Highlands Ranch was confirmed Thursday afternoon by the National Weather Service in Boulder as severe thunderstorms pounded the Denver area for a second straight day.
The tornado — which was confirmed at about 3:30 p.m. — was moving southeast, according to the weather service.
A tornado warning was in effect for north-central Douglas and southwestern Douglas counties.
“To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!” the weather service said in a forecast bulletin. “Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”
A video posted to Twitter by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office showed strong winds whipping trees near the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Zotos Drive. Other images posted on social media showed downed trees in the area.
There were no official reports of damage or injuries from the tornado.
Severe weather is expected throughout Thursday afternoon and evening across the Front Range. Large hail was reported in the Evergreen and Morrison areas, as well as in Lakewood.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
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