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Tornado Warning issued August 5 at 1:49PM MDT until August 5 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo COCounties: El Paso, COThe National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a* Tornado Warning for... North central El Paso County in east central Colorado...* Until 215 PM MDT.* At 149 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles northwest of Peyton, or 21 miles northeast of Colorado Springs, moving east at 40 mph.HAZARD...Damaging tornado.SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.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.* The tornado will be near... Peyton around 155 PM MDT.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! 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.