Colorado Tornado Warning - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 17:06

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 21 at 6:06PM MDT until May 21 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:06pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 606 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cope, or 38 miles southeast of Akron, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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. Locations impacted include... Cope.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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.
Area Description: 
Washington, CO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO