(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — An emergency alert has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) following reports of a tornado Saturday afternoon, Aug. 5.

Take shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, per NWS. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or vehicle move to the closest shelter and protect yourself from flying debris, said NWS.

A tornado and severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Black Forest, Monument and Palmer Lake by the National Weather Service (NWS) Pueblo.

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