Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Tornado Touches Down Near Westcliffe, Colorado Airport
A tornado was seen near Westcliffe, Colorado, on Tuesday afternoon.
A funnel-shaped cloud was spotted by several people, including meteorologists.
The tornado was near the airport and a housing area.
People in the area are told to be careful and find a safe place.
This is a developing situation, meaning more information might come out later.
A tornado was confirmed near Westcliffe, Colorado, on Tuesday afternoon.
The tornado was spotted roughly a mile west of the airport near the West Mountain Valley subdivision.
Meteorologist Kody Wilson shared a video of the tornado.
Another meteorologist, Alex O’Brien, posted a photo of the tornado.
Residents in the area are urged to remain alert and seek shelter.
- Who
- Reported by Custer County Sheriff’s Office, and seen by meteorologists and residents.
- What
- Tornado confirmed.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon.
- Where
- Near Westcliffe, Colorado, Custer County.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Location
- Westcliffe, Colorado
- County
- Custer County
- Proximity
- 1 mile west of the airport
- Confirmed by
- Custer County Sheriff’s Office
- Observed by
- Meteorologists and residents
- Warning
- Residents urged to seek shelter