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Tornadoes Cause Widespread Damage in Colorado and Kansas as Multi-Day Storms Intensify Across the Plains

Another round of severe storms brought destruction and chaos across the Plains Sunday evening, as a multi-day outbreak of tornadoes continued to intensify. The outbreak has already claimed more than two dozen lives.

Late Sunday, a large tornado swept through Plevna, Kansas—about 60 miles northwest of Wichita—causing severe damage to homes and buildings. Emergency crews searched through debris after midnight. A fire official told KSN.com that no injuries or fatalities were reported at that time.

(09:21 p.m. EDT)
A drone captured incredible footage of a tornado in Arnett, Oklahoma, offering a rare and dramatic view of the storm’s power.

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Updated severe weather watches were issued as of 8 p.m. CDT, warning of continued threats across several states.

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In Grinnell, Kansas, widespread damage was reported. NWKS Radio shared several images showing the extent of the destruction.

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The National Weather Service issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” tornado warning for parts of Pawnee and Edwards counties, including the town of Garfield, Kansas. The agency described it as a “life-threatening situation.”

(08:22 p.m. EDT)
Tornado damage in Grinnell was confirmed. Rescue crews are on their way to the area, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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Vehicles were flipped on Interstate 70 near Grinnell. Storm chaser Matt Coker reported that the occupants of a damaged Porsche were unharmed.

(08:04 p.m. EDT)
A large tornado was threatening the town of Grinnell, Kansas, located along Interstate 70. It remained unclear if the town took a direct hit.

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Supercells in Oklahoma also produced huge hailstones. Near Arnett, one hailstone was reported to be the size of a softball.

(07:34 p.m. EDT)
Another storm chaser shared stunning footage of the tornado near Arnett, Oklahoma.

(07:18 p.m. EDT)
A large tornado was spotted near Scott City in western Kansas. Storm chaser Jake Werth posted video of the twister as it moved through the area.

(07:00 p.m. EDT)
Multiple storm chasers confirmed a tornado near Arnett, Oklahoma, earlier in the evening.

(06:45 p.m. EDT)
Reports began coming in of tornadoes touching down across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. A twister was seen south of Higgins, Texas, and another near Kanorado, Kansas. Live Storms Media tracked one near Arnett, Oklahoma.

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Southeast of Denver, the Elizabeth Fire Protection District reported that 19 homes were damaged—ranging from minor to severe. A team of 28 firefighters responded to assess the damage.

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As evening fell, updated storm watches and forecasts warned of continued severe weather risks.

(05:57 p.m. EDT)
Storms were intensifying in northwestern Arkansas, with dramatic images shared from the area.

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Two tornadoes were spotted simultaneously east of Denver. Meteorologist Cory Reppenhagen shared video footage of the rare phenomenon.

(05:28 p.m. EDT)
In Bennett, Colorado, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that at least three homes were either damaged or destroyed by a tornado. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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Storm chaser Scott McClellan posted a video of a tornado near Elkhorn Ranch, Colorado, showing it actively tossing debris.

Meteorologist Tiffany Savona from weather.com reported that a new tornado watch had been issued for southwestern Kansas and western Oklahoma until 10 p.m. CDT. The Storm Prediction Center warned that some tornadoes could be intense (EF3 or stronger), with large hail up to 3 inches in diameter and damaging winds reaching 70 mph.

(04:38 p.m. EDT)
The latest severe weather outlook highlighted areas most at risk for tornadoes and damaging winds. Red zones indicated the highest threat levels.

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Early images from east of Denver showed the initial damage from a tornado near Bennett and Watkins. It was unclear how many buildings were affected or if there were any injuries.

(04:14 p.m. EDT)
At Denver International Airport, passengers watched from inside as a tornado passed in the distance. Due to the storms, the airport issued a ground stop.

(04:00 p.m. EDT)
Tornadoes swept across eastern Colorado, causing significant damage in areas like Elkhorn Ranch. A damaging storm also moved toward Strasburg and Bennett along Interstate 70.

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