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Severe storm heading toward Fort Lupton

By Steve Smith

Posted 5/18/11

DENVER -- The National Weather Service posted a severe thunderstorm warning for Fort Lupton and the tri towns that is valid until 3:30 p.m.

Trained weather spotters said the storm, which …

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Severe storm heading toward Fort Lupton

Posted Wednesday, May 18, 2011 2:43 pm

By Steve Smith

DENVER -- The National Weather Service posted a severe thunderstorm warning for Fort Lupton and the tri towns that is valid until 3:30 p.m.

Trained weather spotters said the storm, which was near Thornton, was producing half-dollar sized hail. It was moving north at 15 mph.

Send storm pictures to news@metrowestnewspapers.com.

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