Tornadoes destroy several homes in southeastern Utah
A tornado damaged at least three homes near Montezuma Creek in Navajo Nation, prompting emergency alerts and shelter provisions amid heavy rain and flash flooding.
- A tornado in San Juan County, Utah, destroyed multiple homes and trailers, though no injuries were reported.
- The Navajo Nation President said around 3 homes were demolished and that the American Red Cross was providing emergency shelter.
- Tornadoes are unusual in that part of Utah, with the weather service confirming only two there since 1950.
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DENVER A rare tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service prompted the agency to issue a tornado warning Saturday for parts of Montezuma and Dolores counties in Colorado and east-central San Juan County in Utah.The Navajo Nation Police Department reported that at least three homes have been "affected," but there have been no reports of injuries.The NWS bulletin states that at 1:12 p.m., a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles northeast of…
Three homes destroyed by large tornado in southeastern Utah
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Tornadoes Destroy Several Homes in Southeastern Utah
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Large tornado hits southeastern Utah; homes destroyed
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