EF1 Tornado — Teller, Colorado
2023-07-20 · near Woodland Park, Teller, Colorado
1.4 mi
Path length
75 yds
Path width
Event narrative
Maximum wind gust estimated was 108 mph.
Wider weather episode
An upper level high pressure center was located over central Arizona and central New Mexico which resulted in a favorable pattern for efficient diurnal wind fluctuations including upslope oriented winds towards WFO Pueblo's eastern mountains. Weak waves embedded in the upper level northwesterly flow enhanced the lift and the pattern enhanced the deep shear. The result was a very rare mountainous tornado that was observed at around 9,000 feet.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128704. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.