Close-up of deadly tornado captured on video
An American storm chaser has captured an extreme close-up of a tornado that hit Colorado at the weekend.
The phenomenon that tore through the American town of Colorado has left five people hurt and dozens of homes damaged.
Beginning at around 3pm on Saturday, the storm - hosting a series of tornadoes - tore through homes, damaged vehicles and toppled trees.
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Weather officials say at least four tornados hit the region, mostly affecting the Eastern counties.
A hail storm was also reported with the National Weather Service issuing safety alerts to residents.
May 7th tornado- Wray CO @TGDaybreak @NWSGoodland pic.twitter.com/INzxee6WCR
— Jennifer Jones (@Landlocked33) May 8, 2016
I guess you could say today's intercept with the @mad_WX crew was...*puts sunglasses on* shear insanity. @JimCantore pic.twitter.com/zXEVRsHHnl
— Tori O'Shea (@_TorinadOShea_) May 8, 2016
#cowx pic.twitter.com/S7sZfk8Fav
— Stas Speransky (@StasIsChasing) May 7, 2016
We just intercepted a mean tornado near Wray, CO. Took out a house. We checked & they're okay... Chase over. pic.twitter.com/s1A3llbQM4
— Christian Cleary (@monsoon_madness) May 8, 2016
Wray Colorado 5/7/16 pic.twitter.com/wfqvHBmAa8
— Mr Twister (@MrTwisterChaser) May 8, 2016
#Tornado moments ago on the north side of Wray, Colorado. #cowx pic.twitter.com/Sg4lLZa1xC
— Bryce Kintigh (@stormchasrbryce) May 8, 2016