Weather
Watch: Tornado crossing I-75 west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Emergency Warning for portions of Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Collier County in Florida.
Two tornadoes are currently on the ground, located north of Interstate 75 and west of Fort Lauderdale.
The westernmost tornado is large and dangerous. It is rain-wrapped and difficult to see from the FL511 traffic cameras, which can be viewed by searching for the number 7500.
If you are in the path of the tornado, take cover immediately. The tornado is heading towards Clewiston.
As of 9:55 AM, a large and dangerous tornado remains active, moving northward. It is currently located approximately 5 miles west-northwest of Interstate 75 and the Miccosukee Service Plaza.
If you are in the path of the tornado, seek shelter immediately. This is a life-threatening situation. Please monitor local news and weather alerts for updates.
DENVER, CO — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Logan County and north-central Washington County in northeastern Colorado, effective until 5:45 p.m. MDT Friday.
At 5:11 p.m., weather spotters confirmed a tornado on the ground near Merino, approximately 11 miles southwest of Sterling, moving southeast at 20 miles per hour.
The storm system is producing a dangerous and damaging tornado, with the potential for:
- Flying debris posing serious risk to those outdoors or in vehicles
- Structural damage to homes, roofs, windows, and vehicles
- Uprooted trees and downed power lines
- Total destruction of mobile homes
Communities directly in the path of the tornado include:
- Merino
- Prewitt Reservoir
- Atwood
- Logan Corners
- Willard
- Messex
Residents in these areas should seek shelter immediately. The safest option is to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows and exterior walls.
Do not attempt to outrun the tornado in a vehicle. If no shelter is available, lie flat in a low-lying area and protect your head.
This is a confirmed tornado, not just radar-indicated. Immediate action is critical to ensuring safety.
Continue monitoring local media, NOAA weather radio, or official NWS alerts for real-time updates.