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Overview

On June 7, 2021 a landspout tornado developed in southwest Weld County CO on June 7 2021, 2 miles northeast of Firestone. The tornado traveled north-northeast, and ended 3 miles northwest of Platteville. The tornado reached a peak intensity of EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with estimated wind speeds of 122 mph.

Path of the June 7, 2021 Weld County Tornado

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Date	June 7, 2021
Time (Local)	4:59-5:34 MDT
EF Rating	2
Est. Peak Winds	122 mph
Path Length	7.1 miles
Max Width	Est. 50 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph