Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West; Excessive Rainfall Possible in the South-Central U.S.

Heat will build over the Intermountain West and the Southwest the next couple of days. Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California. Flash flooding will be possible in New Mexico and west Texas today, as well as parts of the southern and central Plains due to slow moving thunderstorms. Read More >

Overview

On June 7, 2021 a landspout tornado developed in southwest Weld County CO on June 7 2021, 2 miles northeast of Firestone. The tornado traveled north-northeast, and ended 3 miles northwest of Platteville. The tornado reached a peak intensity of EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with estimated wind speeds of 122 mph.

Path of the June 7, 2021 Weld County Tornado

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Date	June 7, 2021
Time (Local)	4:59-5:34 MDT
EF Rating	2
Est. Peak Winds	122 mph
Path Length	7.1 miles
Max Width	Est. 50 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph