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Tornado Warning issued August 5 at 7:00PM MDT until August 5 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Pueblo COCounties: Las Animas, COThe National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Central Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado...* Until 730 PM MDT.* At 700 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles southeast of Thatcher, or 36 miles northeast of Trinidad, moving south at 15 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.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.* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Las Animas County.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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.