Two Rare, High-Altitude, Morning Tornadoes Hit Hour Apart In Colorado

By Chris Spears

DENVER (CBS4) - Severe thunderstorms hit Colorado on June 24 producing hail, heavy rain and high winds.

The storms also produced two tornadoes in the higher terrain of north-central Colorado.

The first touchdown was reported around 10:20 a.m. just outside of Steamboat Springs.

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Less than an hour later a second tornado was reported at 11:15 a.m. in nearby Jackson County.

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Tornadoes are common in Colorado during the month of June but they typically occur during the late afternoon on the eastern plains.

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