Colorado Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/21/2026 20:55

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 21 at 9:55PM MDT until August 21 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 8:55pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 955 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles west of North Sterling Reservoir, or 14 miles northwest of Sterling, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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... North Sterling Reservoir.
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. Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description: 
Logan, CO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov