Tornadoes and Flood Warnings Hit Central U.S. States

Severe weather prompted tornado warnings and watches across Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, and Nebraska on Thursday. Harper County, Oklahoma, faced a tornado warning until 6:15 p.m. and a flash flood warning until 8:30 p.m., with meteorologists observing storms capable of hail, heavy rain, and possible rotation near Buffalo. Elbert County, Colorado, including Elizabeth, was under a tornado warning with quarter-sized hail possible until 3:30 p.m. Lubbock, Texas, and nearby areas were under a tornado watch until 11 p.m., with threats of large hail, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes. Saline County, Nebraska, was under a tornado warning until 3:45 p.m. as storms capable of producing funnel clouds and severe weather moved through. Residents in all affected areas were advised to monitor updates and take shelter as conditions could worsen into next week.